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Alkane Resources delivered a robust December quarter with 43,663 ounces of gold equivalent production and a significant increase in cash and bullion holdings to A$246 million. The company maintains its FY2026 production guidance amid ongoing exploration and development.

Northern Star Resources has confirmed a downgrade to its FY26 gold production guidance following operational challenges, including a primary crusher failure and processing issues at key sites. The company affirms compliance with ASX disclosure rules and outlines the timeline of its awareness and announcements.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has inked a fully funded collaboration with PT Beijing Energy Linking to scale its Tanjung Enim coalbed methane project from early sales to a major 25 MMSCFD production plateau.

Norwest Minerals has advanced its gold and silver projects with significant drilling campaigns and a strategic focus on its high-grade silver discovery, leveraging soaring silver prices and new geophysical data.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin a pivotal Phase IIa trial of its drug Xolatryp, targeting heart attack damage. Patient dosing is set to start in March 2026 across multiple Australian hospitals.

Green Technology Metals has extended its Letter of Interest with Export Development Canada for up to C$100 million in financing, reinforcing the strategic development of its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Altair Minerals has unlocked significant high-grade gold intercepts from historic drilling at its North Peters Prospect and identified a new promising target at Kmung within the Greater Oko Project in Guyana.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Kaiser Reef Limited reported robust gold production from its Henty and Maldon projects in Q4 2025, alongside a significant cash increase and reduced debt, positioning the company for growth amid rising gold prices.

Elsight Limited has secured a US$460,000 purchase order from a U.S. public safety customer, marking a significant commercial milestone amid accelerating FAA regulations for drone operations beyond visual line of sight.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.

Hillgrove Resources has released final assay results from its Emily Star drilling program, confirming significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that supports plans to expand mining operations at Kanmantoo.

Larvotto Resources’ latest diamond drilling at Clarks Gully reveals continuous high-grade antimony-gold mineralisation and promising tungsten zones, validating geophysical targeting and opening new avenues for resource expansion.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Ansell Limited announces the retirement of CEO Neil Salmon after five years in the role, appointing Nathalie Ahlström as his successor to lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Tambourah Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections at its Tambourah Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting strong potential for an initial resource estimate. Diamond drilling results confirm continuity of mineralisation at Tambourah King and promising findings at Alexandria and Young Australian prospects.

Alcidion has been named the preferred supplier for University Hospitals Sussex's new Electronic Patient Record system, with a contract expected to exceed A$35 million over seven years. This deal builds on an existing partnership and marks a significant expansion for Alcidion in the UK healthcare IT market.

Duratec Limited’s joint venture with Ertech has been greenlit to begin early procurement for critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, supporting Australia’s future submarine capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Black Cat Syndicate has achieved a milestone 100,000 ounces per annum gold production run rate in the December 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong operational ramp-ups and a robust cash position.

Lindian Resources reports strong construction progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, highlighted by the arrival of its Komatsu owner-operator mining fleet and advancing infrastructure works.

Lefroy Exploration Limited has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Burns Gold Deposit through recent diamond and reverse circulation drilling, reinforcing the deposit's development potential within its Lefroy Gold Project.

Lunnon Metals has secured the last regulatory approval needed to advance its Lady Herial gold project, bringing it closer to production under a key agreement with St Ives Gold Mining.