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BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

Hydrix Limited’s subsidiary has landed a significant A$2.5 million contract to develop SynCardia’s next-generation fully implantable Total Artificial Heart, marking a major step in advanced cardiovascular technology.

Southern Cross Media Group has completed its acquisition of Seven West Media, issuing shares to Seven shareholders and announcing significant leadership and board changes.

3D Energi’s Charlemont-1 exploration well has intersected probable gas reservoirs in multiple Waarre sandstone layers offshore Victoria’s Otway Basin, marking a promising step in the company’s exploration program.

Unico Silver Limited has reported outstanding drill results from its Joaquin Project in Argentina, revealing wide, high-grade silver-gold mineralisation at La Negra SE. These results accelerate the project’s progression towards a Pre-Feasibility Study Mineral Resource Estimate.

CurveBeam AI has received official Chinese regulatory approval for a strategic $10 million investment from WEGO Orthopaedics, marking a major step in its expansion into Greater China. The initial $4 million tranche at a premium share price is expected imminently, underpinning a decade-long commercialisation deal.

Turaco Gold has received all assay results from its recent drilling at the Anuiri and Jonction deposits, confirming resource model confidence and signalling expected growth in the Afema Project’s mineral resources.

Marquee Resources has reported strong initial assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Clement Antimony Project, confirming consistent high-grade mineralisation and identifying a new Dugite Zone. These results pave the way for an updated resource estimate and further development.

UC San Diego Health has begun clinical use of 4DMedical’s CT – VQ™, marking the fourth leading US academic medical centre to adopt this innovative lung imaging technology since FDA clearance. This milestone underscores 4DMedical’s rapid commercial traction and growing influence in respiratory diagnostics.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a key US patent for Galidesivir, extending intellectual property protection through 2031 for treating filoviridae viruses including Marburg and Ebola. This milestone aligns with the company’s clinical development strategy and recent FDA regulatory progress.

Titan Minerals has confirmed a significant 150-metre extension of gold and silver mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, with promising drill results reinforcing the potential for further resource growth. A Mineral Resource Estimate update is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026 amid advancing strategic discussions with Lingbao Gold International.

SQX Resources’ subsidiary AM6 has secured final drilling permits for its Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, enabling the start of a maiden 2,500m Reverse Circulation drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation and extensions.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

Siren Gold Limited has reported exceptional first assay results from its Queen Charlotte Antimony-Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing multiple high-grade gold and antimony intersections. These findings set the stage for a maiden drilling program in 2026, highlighting the project's strategic importance in critical minerals.

SQX Resources has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of two promising gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona. The move is bolstered by recent high-grade sampling results and the appointment of a seasoned executive director.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the RPM North deposit in Alaska confirms significant eastern extensions and broad near-surface gold zones, underpinning potential resource upgrades ahead of a key Pre-Feasibility Study.

Meteoric Resources has received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to US$50 million to advance its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, complementing prior US financing interest and reinforcing Australia-Brazil supply chain ties.

Greatland Resources has reported a robust December quarter with gold and copper production rising alongside a significant cash increase, all while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet.

Aurum Resources has taken a major step forward at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire by lodging three mining licence applications covering over 570 square kilometres, setting the stage for a busy 2026 with extensive drilling and resource updates.

Askari Metals has wiped its debt slate clean and is gearing up for an ambitious exploration campaign at its flagship Nejo Gold & Copper Project in Ethiopia and the Uis Tin-Tantalum-Lithium Project in Namibia.

Capricorn Metals reports solid Q2 gold production at Karlawinda, maintaining momentum towards the upper end of its FY26 guidance while advancing major expansion projects.

Pure Resources advances its graphite-driven thermal management strategy, forging U.S. collaborations to tap into booming data centre and defence cooling sectors.

West African Resources has delivered a record 300,383 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting its production guidance for the fifth consecutive year, driven by strong performances at its Sanbrado and Kiaka mines in Burkina Faso.

Regis Resources has reported a record quarterly cash and bullion build of $255 million, lifting its total cash and bullion reserves to $930 million, alongside solid gold production in the December 2025 quarter.