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Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade cobalt, scandium, nickel, copper, and lead mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, reinforcing its strategic foothold in critical minerals.

Albright Metals has agreed to sell a significant portion of its Bryah Basin tenements to Catalyst Metals for $1 million cash plus $800,000 in shares, enabling a sharper focus on its Canadian gold and antimony projects.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Mayne Pharma has initiated legal proceedings against Cosette Pharmaceuticals and associated parties, seeking substantial damages following the collapse of their acquisition deal.

BlueScope has received a revised takeover proposal offering $32.35 per share in cash from a consortium of SGH and Steel Dynamics, prompting the Board to reassess the offer amid strategic restructuring plans.

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has launched a significant C$409 million global offering, combining treasury and secondary share sales, to fund key development and exploration activities at its flagship Chilean copper project.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings Limited (ABE) has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following a capital raising announcement, signaling renewed investor engagement.

Star Minerals has entered a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, securing a gold milling agreement for its Tumblegum South project and selling its West Bryah Basin copper-gold assets for $2.75 million. Catalyst also commits to a $1 million equity placement in Star Minerals, underpinning the company’s development plans.

TechnologyOne has upgraded its FY26 profit and recurring revenue growth forecasts, citing strong confidence in AI-enhanced SaaS+ products and a robust customer pipeline across key markets.

St George Mining has reported exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including a record 164.45m mineralised intercept from surface. These results expand the known resource footprint well beyond current estimates, signalling significant growth potential.

Falcon Metals confirms the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield with exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, while advancing exploration in Western Australia’s Errabiddy region.

QEM Limited has raised $1.442 million through a well-supported placement to fund a strategic review of its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project and explore new critical minerals opportunities.

Magmatic Resources has reported significant gold intersections from recent drilling at its Weebo Gold Project, confirming extensive shallow mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company is poised to advance these targets with further drilling and resource definition in 2026.

Vicinity Centres reports a robust FY26 interim profit of $805.6 million, driven by strong leasing and portfolio premiumisation, including the strategic acquisition of Uptown in Brisbane.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited is set to commence a 2,500-metre maiden drilling campaign at its South Ridge tin prospect within the Prospect Hill Project, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by late Q2 2026.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26 with a statutory net profit of $805.6 million, strategic acquisitions including full ownership of Uptown Brisbane, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

XRF Scientific has reported a record first half for December 2025, with revenue and profits rising on the back of strong mining demand and international expansion.

Southern Cross Gold has extended its Golden Dyke discovery by 200 metres west at the Sunday Creek project, revealing 16 vein sets including 10 new ones and delivering some of the highest-grade gold results globally.

XRF Scientific has reported a solid half-year performance, with revenue climbing 9.1% to $31.3 million and net profit after tax up 6%, driven by strong demand in mining and a standout Precious Metals division.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly submitted a best and final offer of A$32.35 per share to acquire BlueScope Steel, valuing the company at A$15 billion and representing a significant premium over recent trading prices.

Magellan Financial Group has reported a 5% rise in operating earnings per share and a striking 50% increase in its fully franked interim dividend, underpinned by strong contributions from strategic partnerships and disciplined capital management.