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AIC Mines has reported promising drilling results at its Iris and Eloise South prospects near the Eloise copper mine, confirming extensive copper mineralisation and a spectacular high-grade gold intercept.

Regener8 Resources has agreed to divest its entire Kookynie Gold Project to Goldarc Resources for $2.5 million, combining upfront shares and milestone-based payments, freeing capital to focus on its Bosnia exploration.

iTech Minerals has delivered a standout drill intercept of 36m at 5.6 g/t gold and 1.2% antimony at its Sabre Prospect in the Northern Territory, reinforcing the potential scale and grade of the Reynolds Range Project.

Argent BioPharma's licensing partner Splash Beverage Group has launched the US veterinary development program for CannEpil®, targeting companion-animal oncology and chronic pain. Led by industry veteran Dr Hunter Land, the initiative follows a defined FDA regulatory pathway and could broaden CannEpil®’s commercial footprint beyond human neurology.

Norwest Minerals has completed a partly underwritten entitlement offer, securing $1.89 million to fund exploration and development at its Bulgera Gold Project.

Breakthrough Minerals (ASX:BTM) has delivered robust assay results from its 2026 drilling campaign, confirming high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extending beyond current resources at its North Queensland projects.

Viking Mines has uncovered significant tungsten mineralisation in historical rock stockpiles at its Linka Tungsten Project, Nevada, with assay results reaching 1.8% WO3, well above the historical mined average. The findings open the door to potential ore sorting applications and advance the project towards a brownfields restart.

Pursuit Minerals has unveiled a comprehensive geological mapping study at its Sascha Marcelina Project in Argentina, defining a district-scale volcanic-hydrothermal system with five priority targets and setting the stage for maiden drilling from September 2026.

Godolphin Resources intensifies exploration at Mt Aubrey and Copper Hill East, leveraging a streamlined portfolio and a strategic pivot to precious and base metals in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.

Peako Limited has identified extensive, high-grade gold-bearing veins across its Saudi Arabian projects, including an 8km corridor at Wadi Jarir with samples up to 41.5 g/t gold, setting the stage for maiden drilling this October.

Acrux Limited spotlighted its Female Testosterone Metered Dose Transdermal System (MDTS) at the Bioshares Biotech Summit, revealing positive Phase II data and outlining a clear regulatory and commercial roadmap targeting Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in women.

Integral Diagnostics has installed Jason Martinez as its new CEO, marking a leadership change as the company prepares to present its FY26 results. Martinez brings over 20 years of diagnostic imaging experience and aims to drive growth and innovation following the retirement of long-serving CEO Ian Kadish.

Trek Metals’ maiden drilling at Kuro returns multiple high-grade manganese intercepts including a standout 10m at 42.3% Mn, validating an extensive near-surface system with promising low penalty elements.

Barton Gold has wrapped up an intensive 39,000m Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study due in Q1 2027. Early assay results suggest potential for improved grade and resource size, underpinning robust project economics.

Hammer Metals has released final assay results from its Kalman drilling program, revealing thick, high-grade copper-gold-molybdenum-rhenium mineralisation and confirming Blackrock's copper-gold potential near the Barkly Highway.

Osteopore has inked a three-year distribution agreement with Al-Umnia Medical to bring its 3D-printed orthopaedic implants to five Gulf countries, targeting a rapidly expanding regional market.

Hawsons Iron (ASX:HIO) is aiming to raise up to A$1.5 million through a discounted Share Purchase Plan, sweetened with free attaching unlisted options exercisable at A$0.015 each.

Evolution Mining plans to release its FY26 financial results on 19 August, highlighting 715koz gold and 66kt copper production with robust cash flow and cost metrics.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.

PPK Group is set to return value to shareholders through a $2.5 million on-market share buyback following the profitable divestment of its Craig International Ballistics stake.

Aura Consolidated Group delivers strong pro forma Q2 2026 results with 27% revenue growth and a 51% improvement in adjusted EBITDA following its acquisition of Qoria.

Nex Metals has advanced its Kookynie Tailings Project metallurgical testing, lifting gold recovery significantly and uncovering a promising tungsten by-product opportunity.

DeSoto Resources has restarted a 10,000m power auger drilling program and launched a 6,262-line kilometre airborne geophysical survey across multiple projects in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin following government approval after a pause due to illegal mining enforcement.

ClearVue Technologies has secured Clean Energy Council approval for its ClearVue-Helios rooftop solar panels, enabling government subsidies and grid connection in Australia. This certification coincides with expanded commercial solar incentives, potentially lowering costs for customers.