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Taiton Resources has completed a significant placement of nearly 12 million shares to Singapore’s GEMS Strategic Resource Fund, bolstering its capital position and signalling confidence from a reputable international investor.

Hawsons Iron Limited has secured $2.2 million through a discounted share placement, accompanied by free attaching options, to advance key studies and optimisations for its iron project in New South Wales.

Peak Processing Limited has completed a strategic rebrand and organisational restructure, securing new long-term manufacturing agreements and expanding product listings to strengthen its foothold in North America's regulated cannabis beverage markets.

Rincon Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Hasties gold-copper deposits near Telfer, aiming to expand mineralisation and update its resource estimate by the end of Q1 2026.

Memphasys Limited secures significant repeat orders from Hamad Medical Corporation, marking a pivotal expansion of its Felix™ system across the MENA region.

Litchfield Minerals has secured a coveted spot in BHP’s 2026 Xplor accelerator, gaining $500,000 in non-dilutive funding and expert support to fast-track its Oonagalabi Project exploration.

Nyapiri Macro Mining, a majority Indigenous-owned mining services company, has locked in a multi-year framework agreement with BHP, promising streamlined operations and enhanced Indigenous participation at the Mt Goldsworthy site.

Nex Metals Explorations has agreed to sell its 20% interest in the Arika Joint Venture for $2.5 million cash plus shares in Arika Resources, refocusing on its Kookynie Tailings Project and new opportunities in Egypt’s Eastern Desert.

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc (ASX – SNX) reports compelling rock chip sampling results at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming historic high-grade mineralisation and identifying priority drill targets ahead of a planned 5,000m drilling campaign.

Magnum Mining and Exploration has completed its acquisition of the Wet Mountain Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, marking a significant step in its U.S. critical minerals strategy. The project boasts historic surface assays up to 7.99% Total Rare Earth Elements, with exploration plans underway.

Provaris Energy and Yinson Production have teamed up with Himile Heavy Industries to explore manufacturing large-scale LCO₂ tanks in China, a key step for offshore carbon capture infrastructure.

Waratah Minerals has reported outstanding high-grade gold drilling results at its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, extending mineralisation and boosting confidence in the geological model. Significant intercepts include 42m at 2.95g/t Au and a standout 1m hit at 146g/t Au.

BlueScope Steel welcomes Tania Archibald as its new MD&CEO, who unveils a focused agenda to accelerate value delivery amid a leadership transition and rejected acquisition bid.

Adheris Health has expanded its operating cost reduction program, aiming for more than 30% savings by FY27, while refocusing on high-growth pharmaceutical categories and enhancing its AI-powered patient engagement platform.

Biome Australia has partnered with Fullscript to distribute its Activated Probiotics range across Canada, complementing its existing wholesale network and marking a key step in its international growth.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) addresses rumours about relocating its headquarters and stock listing to Europe, affirming no such decisions have been made despite strong growth in European defence markets.

Haranga Resources has converted key performance rights into shares following milestone achievements and extended the escrow period on vendor shares, while progressing drilling at its Lincoln and Ibel South gold projects.

Alicanto Minerals has won shareholder approval to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, unlocking a 915,000oz gold resource and appointing Jeff Sansom as CEO to spearhead growth.

Ora Banda Mining’s Phase 1 drilling at Round Dam reveals a significant gold mineralisation system with multiple high-grade shoots, indicating strong potential for large-scale surface mining near existing infrastructure.

Pinnacle Minerals has mutually terminated its acquisition agreements for US-based Idaho Antimony projects but remains optimistic about future critical minerals ventures.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a strategic position within the US Centre for Solid-State Electric Power Storage, accelerating its evaluation and development of safer, higher-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

Ballard Mining reports strong early 2026 drilling results at its Baldock deposit within the Mt Ida Gold Project, underpinning a major resource expansion and a maiden Ore Reserve due mid-year.

Tempest Minerals and Capricorn Metals have agreed to extend the completion date for the Yalgoo Project sale to mid-February 2026, allowing time to finalise administrative and regulatory requirements without altering deal terms.

AIC Mines has successfully accessed the Jericho copper deposit underground, confirming key geological models and reducing technical risks. This milestone accelerates plans to expand copper production at the Eloise mine in Queensland.