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Freehill Mining has appointed seasoned engineer Marco Meneses to spearhead development at its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project, coinciding with Chile's planned legislative change to double processing thresholds for small miners, enhancing project viability.

KGL Resources has completed a A$300 million equity raise, fully funding the Jervois Copper Project through construction and into production, with key contracts signed and development activities underway.

ImpediMed has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its SOZO Digital Health Platform to assess sarcopenia risk, marking it as the only FDA-cleared bioimpedance spectroscopy solution for this clinical application. This clearance enables clinicians to non-invasively monitor muscle loss in cancer and chronic disease patients, potentially improving treatment outcomes.

Ventia Services Group has won two major Intelligent Transport Systems maintenance contracts in Victoria's Central and East regions, valued at $160 million over five years, reinforcing its transport infrastructure foothold.

Impact Minerals (ASX: IPT) has started trading the rights for its pro-rata renounceable rights issue under the code IPTR, giving shareholders until 2 September 2026 to participate or sell their entitlements.

ADX Energy has lodged applications for two offshore gas exploration permits adjacent to its existing Sicily Channel licence, aiming to extend its footprint in a geologically promising biogenic gas play.

PhosCo Ltd’s maiden drilling at the KH prospect within its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia has delivered wide, high-grade phosphate intersections close to the proposed plant, promising to enhance early project economics.

Patriot Resources has locked in a $3 million placement to fund exploration at its flagship Tassa silver-gold project in Peru and a new copper discovery in Zambia, underpinning its strategy to grow high-grade mineral resources.

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Horizon Oil’s Sinphuhorm Pad D facility in Thailand has achieved first gas well ahead of schedule, with strong initial production rates validating the project's potential to unlock underutilised reserves.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is raising approximately $728,000 through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at 2.8 cents per share, accompanied by free-attaching options exercisable at 6 cents. The capital raise aims to fund maiden drilling programs and a strategic review across its key projects.

Horseshoe Metals has started Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, aiming for initial sales in October and December 2026 to fund further development.

Triton Minerals has resolved disputes with NQM Gold 2 and confirmed the completion date for the sale of its Mozambique graphite assets, setting the stage for the final payment and legal closure.

Marquee Resources has launched an eight-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Yindi Gold Project, focusing on a statistically refined central corridor to test for primary gold mineralisation beneath transported cover.

Credit Clear appoints Joshua Reid as Managing Director and interim CEO of ARMA Group Holdings, signaling a leadership shift aligned with its growth ambitions across Australia and international markets.

Mont Royal Resources has bolstered its funding position with a C$2.22 million tax credit from Quebec, supporting advancement of its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Kinetiko Energy’s South African subsidiary has locked in a $1.26 million cash agreement with Mulilo, resolving land-use conflicts and gaining a potential gas supply edge for a major wind energy project.

European Lithium and Critical Metals Corp have amended their merger terms to replace a fixed share exchange ratio with a floating ratio tied to Critical Metals' NASDAQ share price, potentially increasing shareholder value amid ongoing merger progress.

Solvar Limited posted a 6.2% decline in statutory net profit for FY26 to $29.5 million, while normalised earnings rose 7.5%. The lender declared a 19.5 cents fully franked dividend and expanded its Australian loan book by 10.5%, driven by growth in commercial lending.

Viking Mines’ maiden drilling at Nevada’s Linka Project reveals multiple broad intervals of visually confirmed scheelite mineralisation, setting the stage for assay results that could validate a near-term tungsten supply boost.

Future Metals NL has raised $3.6 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its Panton PGM Project and support ongoing negotiations for the Savannah Nickel Operations acquisition.

Nimy Resources has confirmed extensive soil geochemistry anomalies for gold and base metals at its Mons Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a detailed ground electromagnetic survey and maiden drilling.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Golden Horse Minerals (ASX: GHM) has reported compelling high-grade gold intercepts at its Hopes Hill and Greenmount prospects, reinforcing the potential for a significant resource upgrade within its Southern Cross Gold Project.