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Metals X reported its fourth highest quarterly tin production at Renison with robust financials despite rising unit costs, while progressing the Rentails project and maintaining a strong cash position.

AusQuest has kicked off its maiden Reverse Circulation drilling at the Playa Kali IOCG copper-gold project, aiming to test targets akin to the nearby Mina Justa deposit, with follow-up drilling planned at the Lantana porphyry target and ongoing activity at Cangallo.

Yugo Metals (ASX:YUG) secured government approval for its Petrovo tenement in Bosnia, while initial drilling at Sinjakovo’s Kovacevac and Erak prospects delivered promising polymetallic results. The company also appointed Petar Tomašević as permanent CEO, positioning itself for further exploration progress.

Leeuwin Metals continues to expand its Marda Gold Project resource with promising shallow gold intercepts at Evanston and Golden Orb, while assays for additional holes remain pending ahead of May drilling resumption.

Solis Minerals has expanded its lithium footprint with a fresh acquisition in Brazil, setting the stage for a busy drilling calendar across lithium and copper assets in South America.

Titan Minerals boosts its Dynasty Gold Project resource to 3.9 million ounces of gold and 26.1 million ounces of silver, driven by extensive drilling at Cerro Verde and discovery of porphyry mineralisation at Kaliman. A major 30,000m drilling campaign is planned for 2026 alongside advancing feasibility studies.

Percheron Therapeutics has secured $2.2 million through an entitlement offer to fund the next stage of its HMBD-002 oncology program, with manufacturing underway and key data presentations lined up at major cancer conferences.

Maronan Metals secured Mineral Development Licence 2028, unlocking underground exploration, while metallurgical tests showed gold recoveries up to 88% and copper recoveries exceeding 96%. The company expanded its drilling program and bolstered leadership amid steady progress toward mine development.

Sunstone Metals reported robust growth at its Bramaderos gold-copper project with a 3.6Moz AuEq resource and substantial exploration targets. Drilling at Copete and Porotillo prospects confirmed mineralisation continuity, underpinning potential resource upgrades.

TechGen Metals has reported a standout 20m @ 1.14% copper intercept at Mt Boggola and secured key drilling approvals at Blue Devil, setting the stage for multiple exploration campaigns in 2026.

Adveritas Limited surged to $15.08 million ARR, up 91% year-on-year, powered by a new self-serve SME platform and AI-driven product enhancements.

Renowned boosts its US footprint with a landmark RE/MAX partnership and expands multi-year brokerage deals in Australia and New Zealand, driving 3% group revenue growth and positive cash flow in Q3 FY26.

Hot Chili Limited secured A$40 million in a private placement to fast-track development of its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile, buoyed by significant high-grade drill results extending the La Verde discovery footprint.

BSA Limited recorded a break-even Q3 FY2026 as revenue and EBITDA fell sharply year-to-date due to lost contracts, but the company maintains a solid cash buffer to fund its transition.

Racura Oncology reported robust progress in Q3 FY2026, including launching a key lung cancer trial and unveiling a novel blood test for cardioprotection, supported by a solid $19.38 million cash position.

Caravel Minerals has secured critical tenure and advanced engineering designs for its Caravel Copper Project, alongside non-binding debt interest of up to USD 220 million from European export credit agencies.

hipages Group (ASX:HPG) has kicked off an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its shares, signalling confidence in its undervalued stock amid strong cash flow and growth.

Reach Resources has boosted its Blue Heaven gold resource by roughly 30% to 80,000 ounces, supported by strong metallurgical results and a newly granted mining lease, while progressing a $3.15 million rights issue to fund further exploration and development.

Optiscan Imaging has submitted its FDA dossier for InSpecta®, marking a crucial step toward US veterinary market entry, while progressing clinical studies for InVue® and InForm® ahead of further FDA submissions in 2026.

hipages Group has acquired a majority stake in VIZ Insurance, marking its strategic entry into the insurance sector for tradies and broadening its platform offerings.

Eagle Mountain Mining has finalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project, extinguishing a US$7.25 million loan and securing US$16.5 million in additional funding from Nittetsu.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals reported positive clinical responses in its StemSmart™ Special Access Program for fistulising Crohn’s disease and has initiated manufacturing technology transfer to support Phase 2 trials planned for late 2026.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Recharge Metals has completed the acquisition of the Sunset Well Gold Project near Leonora, WA, backed by a $6 million capital raise. The project hosts a 94,500-ounce inferred gold resource with significant exploration upside.