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Astral Resources NL has initiated an off-market takeover offer for Maximus Resources Limited, proposing one Astral share for every two Maximus shares. The Maximus Board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting a significant premium and strategic consolidation benefits.

NGX Limited has developed an innovative process that converts previously discarded graphite fines into high-value spherical graphite, significantly enhancing production yields and the economic potential of its Malingunde Graphite Project.

Astral Resources has launched a recommended takeover offer to acquire Maximus Resources, creating a leading Western Australian gold developer with combined mineral resources of approximately 1.8 million ounces.

Astral Resources has launched a recommended takeover offer for Maximus Resources, valuing the company at $31 million and combining their gold resources to form a leading Western Australian developer with approximately 1.8 million ounces of gold.

NH3 Clean Energy has successfully completed the Pre-FEED engineering phase for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, unlocking new opportunities for emissions and cost optimization while preparing for strategic partnerships.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare anticipates increased costs from newly imposed US tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, potentially delaying its gross margin recovery timeline but expects no immediate profit impact for FY2025.

Lithium Energy Limited has secured unconditional shareholder approval for the amended sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, with completion now staged over two tranches through January 2026. Meanwhile, the company prepares for the Axon Graphite spin-out IPO, navigating an ongoing ASX trading suspension due to operational thresholds.

Scorpion Minerals highlights strong gold and copper exploration prospects in its December 2024 quarterly report, focusing on the largely untested Pharos Project and strategic plans for the Mt Mulcahy copper asset.

Strike Resources reports steady progress on its high-grade Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, alongside key developments in its Lithium Energy investment and sale agreement.

African Gold Ltd reports outstanding drilling results from its Didievi Project, including a 65m intercept at 5.6 g/t gold, prompting an expanded 10,000m drilling campaign and a significant resource update planned for later in 2025.

Yowie Group’s Q2 FY25 results reveal a mixed performance with a 33% revenue drop in North America offset by growth in Australia and ongoing cost optimisation efforts.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has resumed trial gold mining at its East Menzies Gold Project, focusing on the Maranoa deposit with a vat leach method. The company anticipates its first gold pour on February 1, 2025, marking a pivotal step toward sustained production.