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RBR Group has secured $365,000 in a share placement led by major shareholder Paul Natoli to fund tender activities in Mozambique and strengthen its balance sheet amid ongoing project opportunities.

Strike Energy has successfully drilled the Walyering West-1 well, revealing a new conventional gas accumulation in the Perth Basin with promising reservoir characteristics and proximity to existing infrastructure.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive replacement Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian bond ETFs, updating key details on investment strategies, risks, fees, and regulatory frameworks.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Pure Resources has partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a rare earth extraction process from its Garnet Hills garnet, aiming to add critical minerals value alongside its industrial minerals business.

LTR Pharma highlights SPONTAN's 5x faster absorption and validated safety, backed by over 1,000 Australian prescriptions and strategic partnerships as it targets FDA approval and US market entry.

DUG Technology Ltd recorded a 35% revenue increase in FY26-Q3, surpassing full-year FY25 revenue in just nine months and announcing a strategic move to half-year financial reporting.

Sinowin Lithium, MRG Metals’ JV partner, will fund drilling at Corridor North in Mozambique, extending its investment beyond the 2 billion tonne Corridor Central and South projects targeting 2027 production and a ramp-up to 800,000 tonnes per annum.

Noxopharm’s SOF-16 active ingredient demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity in patient-derived samples of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, advancing its Sofra™ platform beyond topical applications.

WhiteHawk has secured Atturra as its first Australian enterprise partner for the Quixxi Clarity AI platform, aiming to accelerate AI governance adoption across government and enterprise sectors.

Redcastle Resources has cleared key regulatory hurdles at Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef, setting the stage for mining operations and potential first gold revenues in 2026 under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures.

Waratah Minerals has delivered a second exceptional >200 gram-metre gold intercept at its Consols Zone, significantly expanding the Spur Project’s high-grade footprint in New South Wales. Concurrent drilling at the Spur Zone continues to confirm robust near-surface mineralisation, underpinning the company’s aggressive growth ambitions.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has received five exploration licences for its As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, granted by Royal Decree, allowing immediate drilling with three rigs on site. The licences reflect top-level government support and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 mining ambitions.

Gentrack is set to acquire Dubai Technology Partners for about US$10 million, enhancing its Veovo platform with AI-driven airport operations technology and deepening its Middle East footprint.

NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 project is projected to deliver substantial economic and environmental benefits, including a $7.3 billion GDP uplift and 13.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided, underpinning its push for government-backed concessional financing.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered nearly 90% of its US$1.312 billion Non-Call 2030 Subordinated Notes, enabling full redemption and bolstering liquidity to A$3.2 billion. The group maintains its 2026 growth targets amid geopolitical uncertainty.

AuKing Mining has locked in Thompson Resources to kick off a minimum 5,500m drilling campaign at its Tundulu Rare Earths project in Malawi, targeting structural extensions and depth continuity from mid-May 2026.

Coles Group posted a 3.1% lift in total sales for Q3 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales and a near 25% surge in eCommerce, while liquor sales fell amid soft consumer sentiment.

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) posted modest revenue growth in 2025, driven by Gaming and iGaming segments, while SciPlay revenue dipped slightly. The company completed its Grover acquisition, settled a $128 million IP dispute with Aristocrat, and transitioned to a sole ASX listing.

Bindi Metals has identified extensive induced polarisation anomalies spanning two kilometres at its Ravni Project in Serbia, aligning with high-grade surface gold mineralisation and soil anomalies. With permits secured and site works underway, maiden diamond drilling is set to test these promising targets from May 2026.

Atlas Arteria has received an unsolicited takeover offer from IFM Investors valuing the company at A$4.75 per security, a modest premium to recent prices. The board advises securityholders to take no immediate action as conditions and approvals remain uncertain.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered 89% of its US$1.312 billion 2030 subordinated notes and plans to redeem the remainder, boosting liquidity to A$3.2 billion while maintaining 4% growth targets for 2026.

Resmed delivered a robust Q3 FY2026 with 11% revenue growth, margin expansion, and a 21% jump in non-GAAP EPS, while announcing a new U.S. distribution centre and a $0.60 dividend.

Critical Resources has confirmed significant greisen-hosted tungsten mineralisation at Granite Creek, boosting its exploration priority in a market where tungsten prices have surged over eightfold since early 2025. Assay results from ongoing New Zealand field programs are due mid-2026.