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St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Mesoblast Limited reports a 60% jump in Ryoncil sales for the December quarter, underpinned by a new $125 million financing facility that strengthens its balance sheet and strategic flexibility.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

Auravelle Metals has reported significant high-grade gold intersections at its Sheoak Prospect in South Australia, with mineralisation extending over 600 metres and remaining open. The company plans multiple follow-up drilling programs in 2026 to expand these promising results.

Patagonia Lithium has entered a strategic partnership with Ameerex Corporation, aiming to bolster investment and development in its Formentera lithium project and Brazilian rare earth ventures.

Sprintex Limited has raised A$3.625 million through option exercises and a share placement, strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating growth following a landmark €15.6 million contract with Mest Water.

Codan Limited has reported a strong first-half FY26 trading update, with revenue up 29% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 52%, driven by robust metal detection and communications segments.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

Aristocrat Leisure has extended its on-market share buy-back program by an additional A$750 million, doubling the total capacity to A$1.5 billion as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

Impact Minerals reports significant advances in membrane technology integration and potash by-product recovery at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing a promising new large-scale potash opportunity.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

WA1 Resources has reported exceptional high-grade niobium drill results from its Luni Niobium Project, extending mineralisation and setting the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Lunnon Metals has reported significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, confirming a promising new geological structure within the prolific St Ives gold camp. The results bolster the company’s exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s renowned Foster-Baker Project.