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Lithium Universe Limited appoints Iggy Tan as full-time CEO and Executive Chairman, signalling a strategic push to fast-track lithium refinery projects and innovative recycling technologies.

BMG Resources has commenced diamond drilling as part of a 10,000m program at its Abercromby Gold Project in WA, aiming to expand its 518,000oz gold resource. Results are expected within weeks, alongside a near-complete scoping study that could pave the way for near-term production.

Perpetual Resources has secured a significant tungsten exploration package in Brazil’s Seridó Mineral Province, aiming to capitalise on rising demand for this critical mineral amid global supply constraints.

Evergold Minerals has identified a significant new gold target at its Mt Monger project, with soil sampling and gravity surveys revealing an 800-metre gold anomaly at the Gladiator Prospect. Planned drilling aims to test this promising structurally controlled gold system.

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

Verity Resources has initiated a comprehensive soil sampling campaign across its expanded Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to identify new drill targets and support an upcoming resource upgrade.

FortifAI Limited has unveiled benchmark results showing its Nol8 AI Data Plane technology outperforms Google’s RE2 engine by over 200,000 times under demanding AI workloads, signalling a breakthrough in data processing scalability.

Eagers Automotive is broadening its Australian footprint through strategic investments in multi-brand dealerships and premium Audi outlets, while advancing its international ambitions with CanadaOne Auto.

Bougainville Copper Limited’s shares have been suspended from the ASX due to a late report lodgement, stirring investor concerns about compliance and transparency.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) confronts unexpected uncertainty as Greenlandic authorities signal potential non-extension of the Kvanefjeld exploration licence, disrupting planned 2026 activities and intensifying ongoing legal disputes.

AML3D has successfully commissioned a large-scale ARCEMY X 6700 metal 3D printer at US defence supplier FasTech, completing a $1.7 million order and signalling a strategic expansion in the US industrial manufacturing market.

GCM Corporation has launched its first Very High Density (VHD) heat sink product line, marking a pivotal step from development to commercial sales in thermal management technology.

AdAlta’s BZDS1901 CAR-T therapy shows remarkable tumour shrinkage and complete responses in advanced mesothelioma patients, doubling expected outcomes and paving the way for higher dosing and expanded trials.

AVITA Medical has lodged a new $200 million shelf registration with the SEC, renewing its capacity to issue various securities in the US market. While no immediate capital raising is planned, this move preserves the company’s financial agility for future growth opportunities.

OzAurum Resources reports exceptional heap leach test results at Mulgabbie North, confirming rapid gold recovery and advancing a low-capex development strategy with near-complete plant refurbishment.

Lachlan Star Limited has raised $7.47 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration at its New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia’s Norseman region. The capital injection positions the company to rapidly test high-potential gold targets and expand its drilling program.

Enlitic has landed a US$1.2 million contract to migrate and standardise millions of medical imaging records for Parkland Health, marking its third major US healthcare win this month.

Since its October 2025 ASX IPO, Temas Resources has made significant strides in commercialising its proprietary metallurgical technology and advancing its Québec mineral projects, supported by solid financial reserves.

The Australian Treasurer has issued interim directions preventing Hong Kong Ying Tak Limited from transferring or voting over 361 million shares in Northern Minerals, amid suspected breaches of foreign investment disposal orders. Northern Minerals is cooperating with regulators while focusing on its rare earths project.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

St George Mining has partnered with Boston Metal to trial a cutting-edge molten oxide electrolysis technology at its Araxá Project, aiming to revolutionise niobium production with lower costs and emissions.

POSCO Holdings has postponed its investment decision on Anson Resources’ Green River lithium demonstration plant due to global uncertainties, yet maintains strong collaboration and strategic commitment.

Prospect Resources has confirmed a continuous near-surface copper sulphide system over more than 1km at its West Mwombezhi prospect in Zambia, with a maiden resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Japan Fluorite Corporation has completed its second $5 million tranche investment in the Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the feasibility study for Australia's first acidgrade fluorspar operation.