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Verity Resources is raising approximately $2 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer to advance its Monument Gold and Botswana copper-silver projects, with directors backing the move through participation and underwriting.

Aureka Limited has reported compelling high-grade gold intercepts from its Irvine Project in Victoria’s Stawell Gold Corridor, reinforcing confidence in expanding its existing resource base.

Little Green Pharma Ltd is set to acquire Cannatrek Ltd in a transformative merger that will create one of the largest vertically integrated medicinal cannabis companies globally, with pro-forma FY25 revenue exceeding AUD 112 million.

HITIQ has secured an exclusive three-year partnership with Hockey Australia, integrating its PROTEQT™ player safety technology across the sport’s entire national pathway. This deal opens a $20–25 million revenue opportunity and sets a precedent for expansion into other sports.

Atlas Arteria confirms the extension of France’s temporary supplemental tax into 2026 but maintains its 40 cents per share distribution guidance, signalling confidence amid regulatory shifts.

BMG Resources has raised $2.5 million in a placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners to fund an expanded drilling program at its Abercromby Gold Project and advance exploration at Bullabulling. The company also welcomes Ben Pollard as its new CEO to spearhead growth.

Terra Critical Minerals has expanded its True American Tungsten Project in Nevada to over 1,130 acres, revealing new high-grade tungsten mineralisation from surface samples. This under-explored system, untouched since the 1940s, now offers promising dual-style mineralisation targets ahead of a planned spring exploration campaign.

Cannindah Resources has raised $15 million through a two-tranche placement and launched a $2 million share purchase plan to fund expanded exploration at its Mt Cannindah Copper-Gold Project.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has released a Revised Feasibility Study for its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, projecting robust economics with a 13.1-year mine life and first gold production slated for early 2027.

Aurora Energy Metals updates investors on its strategic option agreement with Eagle Energy Metals, which is set to become the first US-listed uranium explorer with SMR technology following a pending SPAC merger.

Morella Corporation has expanded its rubidium exploration footprint at the Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, identifying multiple new high-grade targets with assays up to 2.84% Rb2O. This development strengthens the company's position in the critical minerals sector alongside its lithium assets.

QX Resources has raised $1.23 million through a placement to fund exploration at its promising Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, setting the stage for a heli-borne survey and maiden drilling program this year.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals has received a negative vote from the European Medicines Agency’s committee on its application to market trofinetide for Rett syndrome in the EU, prompting plans for a re-examination request.

IRIS Metals has raised $5.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate development of its critical minerals portfolio in the United States, including early sales from its Beecher Project.

Aguia Resources has successfully raised $5 million through a well-supported placement to fund key developments in its Colombian gold and Brazilian phosphate projects. The capital injection aims to boost production and strengthen the company's balance sheet.

Retail Food Group has refinanced its senior debt with a new $41.2 million facility to back its Enhance & Grow strategy, while updating earnings guidance amid challenging trading conditions.

Solstice Minerals has reported outstanding initial assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, revealing wide zones of high-grade mineralisation that extend beyond the current resource estimate.

1414 Degrees has achieved a key milestone with its SiNTL silicon anode material reaching 500 mAh/g, matching current commercial standards ahead of schedule and setting sights on 600 mAh/g within a year.

NRW Holdings has landed three major contracts worth approximately $270 million, reinforcing its footprint in mining and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. These wins highlight NRW’s expanding role in critical regional developments set to unfold over the next two years.

Locksley Resources has reported outstanding high-grade antimony assay results from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, with samples reaching up to 26.1% Sb. This breakthrough supports the company’s plans for a pilot plant aimed at domestic production critical to U.S. defense needs.

Medallion Metals has obtained the crucial environmental green light under the EPBC Act for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, significantly reducing permitting risks and positioning the company to advance its sulphide production plans.

Noronex Limited has exercised its option to acquire a 51% stake in the Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia, initiating a maiden drilling program backed by AI-driven exploration techniques.

Matsa Resources has completed processing its second campaign of gold ore from the Devon Pit, producing 23 gold doré bars valued at approximately $25.2 million, with mining for Campaign 3 already underway.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.