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Terramin Australia has made significant progress on its Tala Hamza zinc project and Kapunda copper recovery tests while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. The company also completed a $38.3 million rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet and fund development.

Saferoads Holdings Limited reported a modest rise in quarterly sales and a half-year net profit of approximately $511k, while progressing regulatory approval for its innovative HV2 barrier.

SRJ Technologies has completed the first phase of its growth strategy and is now advancing into market penetration with a significant $23.8 million joint venture in the Middle East and a key board appointment.

Viva Energy’s latest quarterly update reveals a modest rise in commercial fuel volumes driven by aviation, while convenience retail sales decline amid store conversions and illicit trade pressures.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Zeotech Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Toondoon Kaolin Project mining readiness and secured key partnerships to commercialise its AusPozz™ metakaolin product, validated by independent testing.

Vitura Health has announced the departure of CEO Geoff Cockerill, appointing Chief Revenue Officer Ryan Tattle as interim leader while accelerating the search for a new CEO. Incoming CFO Andrew Cook will join ahead of schedule, signalling a renewed focus on operational and financial discipline.

Lachlan Star Limited has reported promising extensions of shallow gold mineralisation at its Killaloe Project in Western Australia and completed maiden drilling at its North Cobar Copper-Gold Project in New South Wales, supported by government co-funding and heritage clearances.

VBX Limited has announced significant enhancements to its Wuudagu Bauxite Project, increasing mining rates and securing $2 million in funding to support an expanded feasibility study.

Imagion Biosystems has completed manufacturing its MagSense® HER2 imaging agent and is preparing for a key FDA submission, while appointing a new president to lead its US operations.

EV Resources has completed extensive groundwork at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico and secured a processing plant, positioning itself for a transformative 2026 with maiden drilling and production plans underway.

Liontown Limited has successfully transitioned to fully underground lithium mining at Kathleen Valley, boosting production and revenue while cutting costs. The company also secured a significant new offtake agreement and validated strong market demand through its inaugural spodumene auction.

Savannah Goldfields has reported promising high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Electric Light prospect, part of the Georgetown Gold Project in Queensland. The company plans to update its mineral resource estimate and explore mining options.

BPH Global Ltd has recorded its second highest monthly seaweed sales since May 2025, driven by a strategic shift towards independent operations in Indonesia. The company’s aggregate sales now exceed A$2.15 million, underpinning its growth ambitions for 2026.

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

Nickel Industries reported a 57% drop in quarterly EBITDA due to mining quota delays but showcased robust HPAL margins and advanced commissioning at its Excelsior project, supported by a strategic investment from Sphere Corp.

Odyssey Gold Limited has successfully raised approximately $9 million through a placement to fund accelerated development at its Tuckanarra Gold Project in Western Australia.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Freedom Care Group Holdings reports a modest cash increase to $0.5 million but continues to grapple with delayed payments from the NDIA, while exploring options to relist on the ASX.

Freedom Care Group Holdings has revealed ongoing financial distress with key subsidiaries entering liquidation and persistent delays in payments from the NDIA, leaving the company with a diminished cash reserve and a strategic focus on asset sales and cost reduction.

Freedom Care Group Holdings has placed its main operating entity into administration following a sharp decline in cash receipts linked to delayed payments from the NDIA and an ongoing audit. The company’s cash balance dropped significantly, prompting urgent restructuring efforts.

Strike Energy reports steady progress on its South Erregulla gas power project, while optimising Walyering production and maintaining strong liquidity. The company navigates market conditions with a strategic reduction in output and plans for upcoming drilling activities.

Spacetalk Ltd has completed a major pivot from hardware to a scalable software-as-a-service model, driving a 26% increase in active mobile subscribers and a 9% rise in annual recurring revenue to $12 million.

Toubani Resources has launched its largest-ever drilling program at the Kobada Gold Project in Mali, aiming to significantly grow its resource base with up to 100,000 metres of drilling in 2026. Recent high-grade drill results outside the current resource estimate bolster expectations for a substantial update.