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BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distributions for over 30 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs listed on the ASX and CBOE Australia, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options.

Hydrix Limited’s subsidiary has landed a significant A$2.5 million contract to develop SynCardia’s next-generation fully implantable Total Artificial Heart, marking a major step in advanced cardiovascular technology.

CD Private Equity Fund II has completed a full exit from a key underlying investment, generating robust returns and preparing to distribute proceeds to unitholders in early 2026.

Key Petroleum Limited has appointed Jujun Zhang as Executive Director, CEO, and Vice Chairman, bringing over two decades of new energy expertise to the boardroom. This leadership addition signals a strategic focus on growth and investment in power generation technologies.

SSH Group Ltd reinforces its backing of the Mining Agreement with High-Tech Metals Ltd, as HTM explores new ore processing options through a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining.

Augustus Minerals has addressed ASX concerns over its recent appointment and election of a new director, clarifying compliance with listing rules despite timing challenges.

Southern Cross Media Group has completed its acquisition of Seven West Media, issuing shares to Seven shareholders and announcing significant leadership and board changes.

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.

3D Energi’s Charlemont-1 exploration well has intersected probable gas reservoirs in multiple Waarre sandstone layers offshore Victoria’s Otway Basin, marking a promising step in the company’s exploration program.

ASF Group Limited has settled a $1.07 million loan from Rey Resources by acquiring full ownership of Rey’s subsidiary holding stakes in key Queensland gas projects, marking a strategic shift from debt to asset-backed equity.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has published promising Phase 2 trial results for NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome, underpinning its ongoing Phase 3 Koala trial recruiting in the US.

Unico Silver Limited has reported outstanding drill results from its Joaquin Project in Argentina, revealing wide, high-grade silver-gold mineralisation at La Negra SE. These results accelerate the project’s progression towards a Pre-Feasibility Study Mineral Resource Estimate.

CurveBeam AI has received official Chinese regulatory approval for a strategic $10 million investment from WEGO Orthopaedics, marking a major step in its expansion into Greater China. The initial $4 million tranche at a premium share price is expected imminently, underpinning a decade-long commercialisation deal.

Turaco Gold has received all assay results from its recent drilling at the Anuiri and Jonction deposits, confirming resource model confidence and signalling expected growth in the Afema Project’s mineral resources.

Marquee Resources has reported strong initial assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Clement Antimony Project, confirming consistent high-grade mineralisation and identifying a new Dugite Zone. These results pave the way for an updated resource estimate and further development.

UC San Diego Health has begun clinical use of 4DMedical’s CT – VQ™, marking the fourth leading US academic medical centre to adopt this innovative lung imaging technology since FDA clearance. This milestone underscores 4DMedical’s rapid commercial traction and growing influence in respiratory diagnostics.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a key US patent for Galidesivir, extending intellectual property protection through 2031 for treating filoviridae viruses including Marburg and Ebola. This milestone aligns with the company’s clinical development strategy and recent FDA regulatory progress.

Titan Minerals has confirmed a significant 150-metre extension of gold and silver mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, with promising drill results reinforcing the potential for further resource growth. A Mineral Resource Estimate update is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026 amid advancing strategic discussions with Lingbao Gold International.

SQX Resources’ subsidiary AM6 has secured final drilling permits for its Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, enabling the start of a maiden 2,500m Reverse Circulation drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation and extensions.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

Kingsgate Consolidated has dramatically reduced its borrowings by 68% through a new US$25 million standby loan facility, marking a significant step in its balance sheet de-gearing strategy.

Siren Gold Limited has reported exceptional first assay results from its Queen Charlotte Antimony-Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing multiple high-grade gold and antimony intersections. These findings set the stage for a maiden drilling program in 2026, highlighting the project's strategic importance in critical minerals.

SQX Resources has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of two promising gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona. The move is bolstered by recent high-grade sampling results and the appointment of a seasoned executive director.