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OZZ Resources has entered a binding option agreement with Scorpion Minerals, offering an exclusive chance to acquire its key tenements for $2.6 million plus a gold production royalty. The deal awaits shareholder approval and hinges on several regulatory and operational conditions.

BCI Minerals has secured crucial environmental approvals to proceed with its optimized dredging strategy at the Mardie Salt Operation, setting the stage for first salt shipments by late 2026.

Kairos Minerals has reported compelling drill results from its Mt York Gold Project, highlighting significant gold intercepts that underpin an upcoming resource update scheduled for early 2026.

Invion Limited’s partner Hanlim Pharm, backed by South Korea’s government grant, has secured up to A$2 million in non-dilutive funding to advance preclinical studies of HL270 for oesophageal cancer, paving the way for human trials in Australia.

Artrya Limited has signed a significant five-year commercial agreement with Cone Health, marking its third U.S. customer and solidifying its foothold in the American healthcare market with its AI-powered Salix platform.

Cazaly Resources has reported promising high-grade gold intersections over a 1,300-metre strike at its Goongarrie Gold Project, validating historical data and setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in early 2026.

TG Metals Limited has reported strong drilling results at its Van Uden Gold Project, confirming multiple gold zones and depth extensions to the current resource. The company plans to resume diamond core and reverse circulation drilling in January 2026 to further define the deposit.

Rox Resources has completed a $200 million capital raise, including a $134 million second tranche placement, to fund development of its Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.

Minbos Resources has obtained a crucial ASX waiver allowing it to issue shares under its Share Purchase Plan without the usual shareholder approval, aligning pricing with its recent Placement and aiming to maintain fairness among investors.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Nova Minerals Limited has successfully closed a $20 million underwritten public offering on NASDAQ, aiming to accelerate exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Earlypay Limited has withdrawn its FY26 earnings guidance due to increased costs and credit losses, signaling a cautious outlook despite solid growth in new business.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.

Emmerson Resources and Pan African Resources have approved a $6.9 million exploration budget for the Tennant Creek Joint Venture in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly spend in over two decades. The program targets high-grade gold deposits with extensive drilling and geophysical surveys.

AusQuest Limited’s recent reconnaissance drilling at its Mt Davis Project in Western Australia has revealed promising lead, copper, and silver anomalies, suggesting potential for sediment-hosted base metal deposits.

Native Mineral Resources has completed its final gold pour for 2025 at Blackjack, producing approximately 8.36kg of gold doré and generating nearly $10 million in revenue since July. The company is set to begin drilling at the Ravenswood Gold Project in January 2026 under a joint venture with Haoma Mining NL.

Fenix Resources’ latest Scoping Study outlines a robust plan to ramp up Weld Range iron ore production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031, extending mine life to 2042 with significantly reduced costs and strong financial returns.

Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional after securing over 76% ownership, extending the offer deadline to January 22, 2026. The move sets the stage for a reconstituted board and accelerated gold production ambitions.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Hartshead Resources NL has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by ACAM GP Limited, offering shareholders a 133% premium and a clear exit from development risks. The scheme is set for implementation in early 2026, pending approvals.

Flynn Gold has successfully extended high-grade gold mineralisation across a 9km zone at its Golden Ridge Project in northeast Tasmania, with drilling confirming a large-scale gold system. Meanwhile, drilling at the nearby Mangana Project is underway, promising further updates in early 2026.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

CPP Investments and Goodman Group have launched a A$14 billion partnership to develop data centres across key European markets, marking CPP’s first foray into European digital infrastructure.