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Mount Hope Mining Limited has explained the late lodgement of director interest disclosures as an administrative oversight, responding to ASX concerns over potential compliance breaches.

Merino & Co. has secured a significant follow-up order from its Shanghai-based omni-channel distributor, reinforcing its expanding footprint in China’s retail and digital markets.

Sports Entertainment Group has completed its staged divestment of the Perth Wildcats, selling its remaining 30.6% stake for $12 million and concluding a $39.5 million exit. The move marks a strategic shift as SEG eyes new capital management opportunities.

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, advancing plans for a 120 MWh manufacturing facility in Saxony.

Mineral Commodities Limited has made its CEO role redundant following the appointment of voluntary administrators, signalling deep restructuring ahead.

Janus Electric has secured full California Air Resources Board approval for its JCM 540 battery-electric truck conversion system, enabling fleet operators to access up to US$90,000 in government vouchers per vehicle. This milestone accelerates Janus’ entry into the lucrative California zero-emission freight market.

Scout Security has inked a pivotal deal with global insurtech leader Bolt to supply water sensor kits, marking its strategic entry into the US insurance technology sector and validating its recent acquisition of Roo Inc.

Magnum Mining has resumed drilling at its Palmares and Azimuth rare earth projects in Brazil, advancing high-grade targets with assay results expected by the end of January.

Venus Metals Corporation urges shareholders to reject QGold's takeover bid, highlighting an independent valuation of its Sandstone Gold Project at $4.39 million and underscoring significant exploration upside.

MinRex Resources Limited and Electrum Discovery Corp. have agreed to merge, creating a well-capitalised gold-copper exploration company with advanced projects in Serbia and Australia. The combined entity aims to accelerate resource growth and exploration across two Tier-1 jurisdictions.

Global Laser Enrichment, licensee of Silex’s laser uranium enrichment technology, has won a $28 million U.S. Department of Energy award to push next-gen nuclear fuel innovation, despite missing out on a larger $900 million contract.

WAM Active Limited has reported its strongest investment performance since inception, with a 41.4% return over 12 months and increased fully franked dividends, signalling confidence in its dynamic portfolio strategy heading into 2026.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd is set to submit a Notice of Intent for its first diamond drilling program at the Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada, aiming to validate historic high-grade mineralisation and establish a formal resource estimate.

Andean Silver Limited has doubled its Share Purchase Plan to A$6 million following overwhelming shareholder demand, raising total funds of A$36 million to accelerate exploration at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Pilot Energy has secured a $10.75 million joint development agreement with SN Energy to build a hybrid solar and battery storage project alongside a proposed 50MW data centre at Three Springs.

Orthocell has reported a record $3.2 million in quarterly revenue, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of growth, driven by strong sales of its Remplir™ nerve repair product in Australia and early traction in the US market.

Terra Metals has announced a significant new discovery of platinum group metal, copper, and nickel sulfide mineralisation at the SW6 target within its Dante Project, signalling a promising expansion of its mineral resource base.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced a new quarterly dividend policy, declaring a fully franked 3.0 cents per share dividend to commence in January 2026, signalling a steady income stream for shareholders.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

VBX Limited reports promising exploration drilling results from its Wuudagu E and F bauxite plateaus, revealing thicker deposits with higher alumina and lower silica content than previously recorded. These findings could significantly expand the company’s resource base in northern Western Australia.

St George Mining reports exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation from surface that supports a significant resource upgrade.