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European Resources' metallurgical collaboration with ANSTO Minerals has boosted magnet rare earth extraction at Korsnäs from 83% to 92% by removing calcite, highlighting a key processing lever for their Finnish rare earths project.

Trek Metals is gearing up for a 2,500-metre Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Kuro manganese discovery in WA, following new geophysical surveys that revealed multiple high-priority targets beyond the initial zone. The company is also advancing exploration at gold and copper-gold prospects within its Christmas Creek Project.

Coda Minerals is set to begin a focused reverse circulation drilling program at its Oakden prospect, aiming to validate historical shallow copper mineralisation and assess its potential as early mill feed for the Elizabeth Creek project.

Hansen Technologies posted a modest 1.5% revenue dip to $386.5 million in FY26 but delivered a 15.9% rise in underlying NPATA to $65.9 million, driven by recurring revenue growth and AI-enabled efficiencies. The company also announced a planned CEO succession to support its next growth phase.

Superloop has reported a 21.6% revenue increase to $664.3 million and a 33% rise in underlying EBITDA to $122.7 million for FY26, completing its Double Down strategy and launching the SuperCharge29 growth plan targeting over $1 billion in revenue by FY29.

Evolution Mining delivered record FY26 profit and cash flow, declaring a 21-cent final dividend and setting a higher 60% payout policy while advancing key growth projects and acquisitions.

Boom Logistics reported a 38% rise in operating net profit after tax to $12.8 million on 2% revenue growth to $271 million, underpinned by contract wins and disciplined capital management.

Brookside Energy has successfully installed intermediate casing and landed the curve in the Woodford Shale at its Whalers well, progressing drilling into the lateral section as part of its two-well Suttles pad program in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin.

Equus Energy's Pre-FEED study confirms a robust, phased development plan for its Equus Gas Project, targeting LNG, domestic gas, and condensate production with strong economic returns.

Entropy Neurodynamics has partnered with BioCina to establish GMP manufacturing for its intravenous psilocin formulation TRP-8803, a critical step toward late-stage clinical trials and commercialisation.

Felix Gold's US subsidiary is in line for a substantial non-dilutive federal grant to advance its Treasure Creek antimony pilot processing facility, accelerating its plan for a domestic US supply chain.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

Ore Resources’ July diamond drilling at Kangaroo Hills confirms thick, near-surface lithium mineralisation and advances development studies, setting the stage for a Direct Shipping Ore assessment.

Sun Silver’s 2026 drilling at Nevada’s Maverick Silver Project reveals broad, high-grade silver and antimony mineralisation beyond the current resource, underpinning resource expansion and development progress.

Critical Resources has bolstered its Mavis Lake lithium project by staking new claims at the Red Hat gold target in Ontario, spotlighting a historical high-grade gold intercept that sharpens exploration focus.

Viva Leisure posted a 12.2% revenue increase to $237.1 million and a 144.5% jump in net profit after tax for FY2026, declaring its first fully franked dividend and launching Meridium Global as a standalone payments and technology business.

PC Gold’s latest metallurgical testwork at Spring Hill reveals exceptional gold recoveries at coarse grind sizes, promising lower processing costs and higher throughput. The Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for mid-November delivery.

Buru Energy has boosted its Ungani oil field’s 2C Contingent Resources by around 200%, lifting recoverable oil estimates to 660,000 barrels while exploring new, lower-cost production and local refining options.

Avenira Limited has launched trading of rights for its renounceable rights issue, offering shareholders flexibility ahead of key development milestones at the Wonarah Phosphate Project.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has inked an updated Heritage Protection Agreement with the Kakarra Aboriginal Corporation, covering all tenements and gold rights in Kakarra country. The move aims to safeguard indigenous heritage while accelerating exploration at the Pinjin and Bulong Taurus projects.

Dreadnought Resources has identified multiple strong gold-in-soil anomalies spanning a 20-kilometre strike at its Mangaroon Gold Project, marking the first modern gold exploration in this historically overlooked area.

Lunnon Metals has uncovered a new gold mineralised structure at its early-stage Benmore target within the St Ives gold camp, delivering a notable 17.86m intercept grading 0.61 g/t Au as part of its $13 million FY2027 exploration program.

Rox Resources has signed a binding Native Title Mining Agreement with the Badimia Barna Native Title Claim Applicant, clearing a critical hurdle for the Youanmi Gold Mine in Western Australia and setting a framework for cultural heritage and community benefits.

AVITA Medical's PermeaDerm biosynthetic wound matrix delivers clinical outcomes on par with allograft while slashing treatment costs by 70%, according to a new multicenter study.