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Singapore’s telecom regulator has paused its assessment of Tuas Limited’s acquisition of M1 Limited amid concerns over unauthorized spectrum use by Simba, a related entity. This regulatory hurdle casts uncertainty on the transaction’s imminent completion.

Albright Metals has secured 4 million shares in Star Minerals following the start of mining at Tumblegum South, unlocking $212,000 in liquid assets to support its Canadian gold and antimony projects.

Reach Resources has locked in a binding option with Andel Resources that fully funds mining and processing at Murchison South, with a profit-sharing model and a strategic equity investment.

Vitasora has launched its proprietary vCare EMR platform, cutting SaaS costs by over 90% and nearly doubling patient enrolments in April. The company targets cashflow breakeven in H2 2026 as enrolment momentum builds.

Viking Mines has cleared the final federal regulatory hurdle to commence its maiden drilling campaign at the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, positioning itself in the strategically critical US tungsten market.

Legacy Minerals leverages AI to pinpoint 38 new gold-silver-copper targets at Mt Carrington, advancing exploration beyond its 115Moz silver equivalent resource with imminent drilling at Emu Prospect.

Bass Oil’s April sales revenue jumped 245% driven by Cooper Basin stock sales and high oil prices, with production rising 4%. The imminent Bunian 6 well spud promises to double Indonesian output by June, while the Vanessa gas acquisition edges closer to regulatory approval.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

Peninsula Energy has completed a fully underwritten A$36.1 million equity raise backed by institutional investors including Washington H. Soul Pattinson, alongside a US$30 million convertible note facility to support its Lance Uranium Project ramp-up.

Abacus Storage King (ASK) is set to internalise its management by acquiring its responsible entity from Abacus Group for about $24 million, unlocking $7 million in annual cost savings and boosting funds from operations by 6%. The move, effective 30 June 2026, coincides with a rebrand to Storage King Group and new leadership appointments.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) is set to internalise management of Abacus Storage King (ASK), acquiring full control of ASK’s responsible entity for $24 million. The move marks a strategic shift as ABG refocuses on its core commercial real estate business.

Pro Medicus’ US arm Visage Imaging has landed a significant 7-year, A$90 million contract to deploy its cloud-based Visage 7 platform across Beth Israel Lahey Health, marking another major foothold in North America's healthcare imaging market.

TMK Energy has inked a MoU with Dashvaanjil Group to develop a 1MW gas-to-power plant at its Gurvantes XXXV project, aiming to secure reliable onsite power and open commercial gas sales by Q3 2026.

Tanami Gold has launched a fully underwritten $70.5 million renounceable rights issue priced at 6 cents per share, aiming to finance its 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project. The offer is open to eligible shareholders across select jurisdictions and runs until 27 May 2026.

Ariana Resources has monetised part of its Zenit holding for US$19.5 million cash, retaining a 9.9% stake and boosting its war chest to advance the Dokwe Gold Project feasibility study in Zimbabwe.

EBR Systems has landed a significant purchasing agreement with Advocate Health, the third-largest US non-profit health system, opening access for its WiSE wireless cardiac pacing technology across 69 hospitals in eight states.

Critica Limited has achieved a major leap in rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, producing a Mixed Rare Earth Oxide with approximately 97% Total Rare Earth Oxide and strong recovery rates that bolster its mine-to-magnet ambitions.

Emyria has launched its first Empax clinic in Victoria on schedule, establishing a new clinical hub with trained staff and dual reimbursement pathways to support growth.

Skylark Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Vavoua Project for A$150,000, expanding its Côte d’Ivoire footprint near the Abujar Mine with promising historical gold results.

Litchfield Minerals refutes any undisclosed material information behind recent share price jumps, pointing to public engagement, ongoing assays, and market dynamics as drivers of volatility.

GR Engineering Services has been appointed preferred contractor for Ora Banda's $233 million Davyhurst Expansion Project, marking a major EPC win in WA's gold sector.

New Hope Corporation lifted quarterly coal production and sales, cut sustaining capital guidance, and issued $300 million in convertible notes to extend debt maturity to 2032.

Alcidion Group has acquired Telstra Health's Kyra flow products for $3 million upfront, adding 33 long-term customers and boosting recurring revenue in key Australian states.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has scaled its AI-driven drug synergy platform from one to 18 anchor drugs, generating over 9 million predictions and identifying thousands of promising combinations for cancer and other diseases.