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HIQ Limited has locked in non-dilutive funding from the Victorian Government to underpin a $4.9 million project expanding its manufacturing and research footprint in Victoria, supporting its global growth ambitions.

Felix Gold’s 2025 drilling at NW Array within the Treasure Creek Project reveals multiple broad zones of near-surface high-grade gold and exceptional antimony mineralisation, reinforcing its dual-commodity strategy amid advancing US critical minerals supply.

PainChek has secured A$5.5 million via convertible notes to accelerate its US sales expansion and strengthen working capital amid key commercial milestones.

SPC Global has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $97.1 million at 10 cents per share, aiming to reduce debt and support working capital.

White Energy has inked a non-binding term sheet to acquire coal assets in Alabama and Queensland, backed by a $15 million capital raise and planned board reshuffle.

Tivan Limited has formalised binding joint venture agreements with Timor-Leste’s state-owned Murak Rai Timor to develop the Baucau and Ossu copper-gold projects, targeting maiden drilling at Ossu in late 2026.

White Cliff Minerals has landed a CAD$250,000 exploration grant from Nunavut’s government to fund a 6,000m drilling campaign at the Danvers deposit, reinforcing the Rae Copper Project’s potential in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.

Tuas Limited has called off its planned acquisition of M1 Limited after failing to meet critical conditions by the extended deadline, while regulatory scrutiny intensifies around its subsidiary Simba Telecom.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited (ASX: ALI) has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders to buy up to $30,000 of new shares at a discount, aiming to boost fund size and cost efficiency.

Guzman y Gomez has abruptly exited the US market, citing financial underperformance despite brand progress, while reaffirming strong Australian growth and international franchise confidence.

Rapid Critical Metals has kicked off drilling at its flagship Webbs Silver Project in New South Wales while securing additional prospective ground through a new exploration licence application, aiming to grow its district-scale silver portfolio.

Connexion Mobility Ltd has agreed to acquire Hallam Road Automotive in a A$5 million deal expected to immediately lift earnings per share by up to 35% and reduce exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations.

MaxiPARTS has seen activity levels dip due to the Middle East conflict but expects to maintain profit margins through cost controls and a resilient Förch Australia segment.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has achieved a major validation milestone with US Army-backed Phase II results showing its no-wash platelet cryopreservation protocol delivers 94% post-thaw recovery, outperforming existing standards and advancing FDA registration plans.

Helix Resources has snapped up a half interest in the Weerianna Gold-Lithium Project in Western Australia’s West Pilbara, gaining exposure to a historical gold resource and promising lithium potential near a major lithium discovery.

Australian Oil Company Limited is raising $250,000 through a Share Purchase Plan priced at $0.0029 per share, including free-attaching options exercisable by mid-2028. The capital will support oil production enhancements and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin.

PMET Resources has kicked off a substantial 45,000-meter drilling program at its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Quebec, aiming to bolster lithium, caesium, and tantalum resource development ahead of updated economic studies.

Ragusa Minerals has started an induced polarisation geophysical survey at the Black Rock Manganese Mine within its Purple Pansy Project in Arizona, aiming to map high-grade manganese mineralisation and prepare for drilling.

Monadelphous has landed $120 million worth of new contracts spanning resources and renewable energy, including a key battery storage project for Fortescue and expanded services for Rio Tinto.

Fletcher Building has cleared a major hurdle in its divestment strategy, with the sale of its Construction Division to VINCI Construction now unconditional and the purchase price rising to about $334 million.

General Capital Limited reported an 18% increase in revenue to $26.8 million for the year ended March 2026, while net profit after tax held steady at $2.7 million amid economic uncertainty and a goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully imputed final dividend, signalling confidence despite regulatory challenges.

Oceania Healthcare Limited has delivered a standout FY26 with 16% higher sales, 20% EBITDA growth, and a 19% reduction in net debt, setting the stage for positive cash flow in FY27 despite no dividend declared this year.