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Ex-CEO Geoff Cockerill has initiated court proceedings against Vitura Limited, alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act related to his January 2026 departure. Vitura maintains all contractual obligations were met and plans to resolve the dispute swiftly.

Close the Loop Limited has sold its ISP Tek Services business for US$10 million, slashed US$16 million of debt, and set an optimistic EBITDA target of $14 million to $16 million for FY27, signalling a sharper focus on its packaging and resource recovery strengths.

Patrys has appointed CMAX and Alithia Life Sciences to lead its Phase 1A clinical trial operations for RLS-2202, advancing its injectable quetiapine program toward first-in-human testing in Q3 2026, pending ethics approval.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) is issuing approximately 116.87 million Loyalty Options to shareholders at no cost, exercisable at $0.003 each and expiring in 2029, aiming to reward loyalty and potentially raise capital upon exercise.

MB Gold has delivered its widest significant gold intercept to date at the Twin Veins Prospect, with drilling ongoing and a second phase planned to expand exploration across the Marble Bar Gold Project.

Cleo Diagnostics has laid out a clear U.S. reimbursement pathway for its ovarian cancer test, leveraging an existing CPT code to enable early market entry and data collection ahead of FDA clearance.

Hydrix Limited has bolstered its balance sheet by raising $3.89 million and converting $5.1 million of debt into equity, positioning itself to expand its Defence technology footprint following a $1.2 million contract with NIOA Group.

IMEXHS Limited exceeded FY25 revenue and EBITDA guidance, driven by strategic contract wins and AI-powered workflow automation. The company projects stronger software growth and sustained profitability in FY26.

EBR Systems has locked in a three-year purchasing agreement with CHRISTUS Health, the ninth-largest US hospital network, to advance its WiSE CRT System's US rollout across 66 hospitals.

OncoSil Medical has clinched TGA approval for its OncoSil™ device, the first Class III medical device targeting pancreatic tumours in Australia, paving the way for local commercialisation and enhanced patient access.

Metgasco has obtained a A$500,000 bridging loan at 10% interest to cover immediate capital needs while advancing a broader debt restructuring plan.

ION Video has appointed former Apple executive Kelli Richards as its inaugural Advisory Board member, aiming to leverage her Silicon Valley connections and media tech expertise to accelerate commercialisation.

GenusPlus is set to transform its business with a $400 million acquisition of MPC Kinetic, diversifying into gas and water sectors and boosting earnings per share by nearly 60%. The deal is backed by a $200 million placement and expanded debt facilities.

Redcastle Resources has secured A$2 million through a discounted share placement aimed at accelerating exploration and advancing its development projects across its Eastern Goldfields portfolio.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has cleared a key cultural hurdle with the Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for a 25-hole maiden drill campaign at its South Ridge tin project in South Australia. The program aims to convert promising historic high-grade intersections into a maiden resource estimate, pending environmental approvals and road repairs after unprecedented rainfall.

Maronan Metals has landed a $22 million strategic investment from Kinterra Capital, boosting its cash reserves to $36.6 million and fully funding an expanded 2026 drilling campaign and Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Maronan Project.

Wia Gold has raised A$92 million through a heavily supported placement to accelerate development of its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, underpinning progress towards a Definitive Feasibility Study due later this year.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

WA1 Resources has significantly increased the indicated resource at its Luni Niobium Project to 93 Mt at 1.32% Nb2O5, backed by A$131 million in cash and progressing key development workstreams including permitting and metallurgical testwork.

Amara Minerals (ASX:AM3) has revealed high-grade gold-antimony intercepts from its deepest drilling at the Trojan Prospect within Victoria’s Lauriston Project, highlighting an expanding mineralised system with potential critical minerals significance.

Operator XR, a subsidiary of xReality Group, has landed its first European deal supplying a VR tactical training system to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking its debut in NATO markets.

Barton Gold’s recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project confirms new open-pittable mineralisation at Challenger South-Southwest and Challenger 3, underpinning potential resource upgrades and a low-risk mill restart.

Saturn Metals has reported robust drilling results at its Apollo Hill Gold Project, reinforcing a near-term upgrade to its 2.24 million ounce Mineral Resource. The new data will underpin the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and updated Ore Reserve.

Comet Ridge has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending an update on its acquisition of Santos’ stake in the Mahalo Gas Project. The suspension aims to prevent uninformed trading while discussions continue, with an announcement expected before markets reopen on 21 May 2026.