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Sparc Technologies launches a $2.5 million capital raise via a Share Purchase Plan and placement to fast-track commercial rollout of its graphene additive ecosparc® and support green hydrogen scale-up.

Western Gold Resources has lifted the Gold Duke Project’s Mineral Resource to 277,000 ounces of gold, marking a 29% increase in contained gold and a significant jump in resource confidence following extensive drilling.

Zuleika Gold recommends shareholders accept CZR Resources’ off-market takeover offer, which values Zuleika’s mineral assets at a preferred $6.1 million. The independent expert deems the offer not fair but reasonable.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

Odyssey Gold’s latest drilling at Tuckanarra confirms continuity and high-grade extensions at Anchor, Maybelle, and Lucknow deposits, underpinning updated resource estimates and mining studies.

Dimerix has received a US$10 million upfront payment from Everest Medicines under a regional licensing deal for DMX-200 targeting FSGS in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. This deal marks Dimerix’s fifth commercial partnership for DMX-200, collectively worth up to A$1.9 billion in milestones and royalties.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported strong reverse circulation drilling results at its Ouarigue prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming continuity and extensions of gold mineralisation over 800 metres of strike. The results bolster prospects for upgrading the resource and expanding its footprint ahead of a planned fourth-quarter Mineral Resource Estimate update.

Emyria has cleared a key operational hurdle by resolving Authorised Prescriber capacity constraints in Perth and Queensland, enabling a planned expansion of treatment days in Q4 2026 through the recruitment of 15 new therapists.

Pivotal Metals has secured an option to acquire the Bambino Project in Québec, significantly enlarging its high-grade copper-nickel-platinum group metals footprint at the Belleterre district. The acquisition consolidates a 6km mineralised trend and sets the stage for systematic exploration with planned geophysics and drilling.

Barton Gold has kicked off sterilisation drilling at its Tunkillia project while advancing a Pre-feasibility Study targeting early 2027. Recent extensive drilling aims to upgrade resources and underpin a mining lease application.

Servcorp Limited delivered a record FY26 with a 24% rise in underlying NPBIT to $87 million, boosted dividends by 14%, and outlined a cautious yet optimistic FY27 growth strategy.

Titan Minerals has identified a significant shear-hosted gold-silver mineralisation corridor at its Cerro Verde prospect, revealing a major drill intercept outside the current resource that could boost the Dynasty Gold Project's resource base.

Eureka Group Holdings (ASX: EGH) posted a 29% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY26, driven by rapid growth in its all-age rental segment and disciplined capital deployment, while statutory profit dipped due to one-off costs and tax adjustments.

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

Noumi Limited lifted FY26 revenue by 8.8% and adjusted operating EBITDA by 7.6%, driven by Dairy & Nutritionals' strong earnings and strategic investments in Plant-based Milks. The company faces refinancing uncertainty with $610 million convertible notes maturing in May 2027, prompting a proposed acquisition by majority shareholder Arrovest.

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) reported a 9% revenue increase to $42.6 million and a 566% jump in net profit to $0.6 million for FY26, driven by robust growth in its Pain Management segment and expanded paediatric approvals in Europe.

CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) has launched an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Zuleika Gold Limited (ASX:ZAG), offering 0.1742 CZR shares per Zuleika share, valuing Zuleika at approximately $44.8 million and representing a premium of over 40% to recent prices.

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) posted a 12.9% revenue increase to $376.1 million in FY26, driven by strong like-for-like sales and store expansion. Underlying EBIT climbed 17.2% despite a $23.8 million impairment on CTC assets, while net profit after tax fell 21.6%. CEO Alice Barbery will retire in October, succeeded by George Do.

Golden Globe Resources has highlighted significant copper-gold potential at its Burns Spur area within the Ridler Creek tenement, supported by recent high-grade rock chip assays and a re-evaluation of 1970s Noranda drilling that revealed extensive copper mineralisation.

AusQuest’s maiden RC drilling at Lantana in Peru confirms porphyry-related alteration and anomalous copper, pointing to a concealed mineralised system beneath cover. The results set the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and follow-up drilling.

Memphasys has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in Vietnam for its Felix™ System, prompting a significant first commercial cartridge order and marking early clinical success in a fast-growing fertility market.

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) reported a 46% rise in net profit to $116.4 million for FY26, driven by strong US and ANZ market growth and record cash earnings of $268.9 million. The company also announced an orderly wind down of its New Zealand operations to focus on its core markets.