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Mantle Minerals has agreed to sell its Mt Roe gold project subsidiary for $13.5 million, marking a pivotal step in its growth strategy. The company also secured a government drilling grant for its Mt Berghaus project and raised $250,000 to support ongoing operations.

Argenica Therapeutics has dosed the final patient in its Phase 2 trial for ARG-007 in acute ischaemic stroke, with topline results expected in Q3 2025. Meanwhile, the FDA has placed a clinical hold on its US trial application, introducing uncertainty for US development.

Iluka Resources has met its full-year zircon-in-concentrate production guidance by mid-2025 while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Norwest Minerals has reported a substantial 33% increase in its Bulgera Gold Project resource to 288,400 ounces and secured $4.85 million to advance exploration, including a new drilling campaign targeting deeper gold zones.

InhaleRx Limited has secured key ethics approvals and initiated manufacturing for its inhaled drug candidates targeting breakthrough cancer pain and panic disorder, supported by a $38.5 million funding facility to accelerate development.

Strata Minerals Limited is set to recommence diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to build on promising initial results. The program, co-funded by the WA government, marks a critical step in advancing exploration with new structural insights expected.

PPK Group’s majority-owned PowerPlus Energy launches two Clean Energy Council-approved batteries eligible for the Australian Government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebates, positioning itself to capture a significant share of the emerging residential energy storage market.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop the high-grade Sandover Fluorite Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals sector.

Omega Oil & Gas has secured a $7.3 million refundable R&D tax offset for FY23, bolstering its financial position and supporting ongoing development of its promising Canyon Project in Queensland.

Santos Limited reported robust operational and financial results for Q2 2025, driven by solid production and cash flow, while its flagship Barossa LNG and Pikka projects advance on schedule. The company also navigates flood impacts and a notable acquisition proposal.

Buru Energy revises its Rafael Gas Project development plan, prioritising drilling the Rafael B appraisal well in mid-2026 and delaying the Final Investment Decision by six months, while maintaining first production for late 2027.

Trek Metals has reported promising high-grade gold results from initial drilling at its Martin Prospect, part of the Christmas Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, signaling potential for a major new discovery.