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COH: Provisional findings from the UK CMA

COCHLEAR LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that Cochlear's proposed acquisition of Oticon Medical may substantially lessen competition in the bone conduction solutions market in the UK.
Cochlear disagrees with the CMA's conclusions and maintains its commitment to innovation and providing better hearing solutions to more people.
The acquisition is conditional on approval from the CMA, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and the European Commission, and is no longer expected to close before 30 June 2023.

2023-04-20 16:59:00

DBF: Guidance Update - FY23

DUXTON FARMS LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Duxton Farms updates its FY2023 guidance, now forecasting a net loss after tax of $7.8 million due to lost livestock revenue opportunity and elevated running costs.
No other material changes at the operational level have occurred, with updates available in the company's monthly updates.
This announcement has been authorized for release by the Chairman of Duxton Farms Ltd, and any forward-looking statements are subject to change without notice due to various factors.

2023-04-20 14:16:00

ESS: Results of Scheme Meeting

ESSENTIAL METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

The proposed scheme of arrangement for Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia to acquire all shares in Essential Metals at $0.50 per share was not approved by Essential shareholders, having met only one of two necessary voting thresholds.
Both parties must now determine their next steps per their Scheme Implementation Agreement, with a consultation notice expected to be given by Essential to discuss alternative means for the transaction.
If no agreement is reached by April 21, 2023, either party may terminate the Agreement before April 24, 2023, with no "break fee" payable by either party.

2023-04-20 12:38:00

MMA: Wide Interval of Lead Sulphide Visible In Shallow Silver Zon

MARONAN METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Drill hole MRN23005 intersects a wide, shallow interval of visible lead sulphide mineralisation at Shallow Silver Zone within 150 meters from the surface.
Preliminary logging identifies a 32-meter down hole interval of banded carbonate-lead sulphide mineralisation at the interpreted position of the Eastern Horizon.
Drill rig moves to test the strong DHEM conductor coincident with the interpreted down-plunge extension of the copper-gold zone, with a planned depth of 1320 meters.

2023-04-20 11:46:00

M8S: Letter to Shareholders

M8 SUSTAINABLE LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Administrators have been appointed for M8 Sustainable Limited and its subsidiary Fernview Environmental Pty Ltd.
Financial reporting obligations for M8S are deferred for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months from the date of the Administrators' appointment under ASIC Corporations Instrument 2015/251.
M8S is not required to comply with the Financial Reporting Obligations until the last day of the Deferral Period.

2023-04-20 10:56:00

PSL: Priority Gold and Lithium Targets Identified at Elsie North

PATERSON RESOURCES LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Soil sampling program at Elsie North project identifies multiple gold and lithium anomalies.
Gold anomalies extend over 1,300 metres coinciding with strong aero magnetic features, while lithium anomalies are found along Yigalong Granitoid Complex contact with Euro Basalt.
Paterson Resources plans further mapping and closer spaced soil geochemical surveys to better define the anomalies.

2023-04-20 10:50:00

EPM: Polymetallic Mineralisation Confirmed in Ivigtut Drill Core

ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. 🔗 📄 📈

Sampling of Hole A in historic Ivigtût mine provides new insight into polymetallic mineralization, including elevated niobium levels.
Iron-zinc-copper zones detected with additional presence of gold, silver, bismuth, tin, and tungsten warrant further investigation.
Greisen body underlying the lower iron-zinc-copper zone is enriched with REE, niobium, tin, tantalum, and tungsten, calling for additional research.

2023-04-20 10:41:00

KGL: Company Update

KGL RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Accelerated Drilling Program Commenced with a goal of expanding the resource and extending the mine life to 15+ years.
Project Development incorporates feedback from contractors and will commence when the supply of labor and materials can be assured.
Final Results for 2022 drilling campaign show high-grade assay results from infill drilling at Reward.

2023-04-20 10:36:00

KLR: REE Exploration in SA Drill Site Inspection completed

KAILI RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Kaili Resources Limited has completed a preliminary drill site inspection within the Lameroo EL6856 license in South Australia, identifying 234 drill site locations for Aircore Drilling.
Six samples of fresh outcropping granite have been submitted for trace element tests to investigate potential source of REEs in ionic clays.
The company aims to explore for REEs contained within Tertiary Strandlines in the region, similar to the ionic clay style of deposit found in Australian Rare Earth's Koppamurra project.

2023-04-20 10:35:00

TMK: $5.7M Placement to Accelerate Gurvantes XXXV Exploration

TMK ENERGY LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

$5.7M Placement to fund expansion and acceleration of Gurvantes XXXV exploration drilling program
Placement strongly supported by new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors, including board members
Expanded exploration drilling program planned for 2023, targeting areas with known coal resources

2023-04-20 10:29:00

MAY: Cuba, Block 9 PSC Appraisal Well Program Update

MELBANA ENERGY LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Melbana Energy Limited provides an update on preparations for its appraisal well program in Block 9 PSC area onshore Cuba.
The drilling program was delayed due to the contractor's engagement in another work program nearby.
Personnel, equipment, and permits are ready for drilling to commence once the rig arrives at Alameda-2.

2023-04-20 10:22:00

PAM: Positive Roasting and Leaching testwork results

PAN ASIA METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Positive roasting and leaching testwork results received for Reung Kiet Lithium Project, with lithium extraction recoveries up to 88%.
Ten tests conducted on fresh and oxidized mineralization concentrates, showing slightly better results with fresh concentrates.
Further optimization testwork and testing on concentrates derived from optically sorted ore are underway to improve recovery rates.

2023-04-20 09:59:00

LNU: Linius Raises $1,075,000

LINIUS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Linius Technologies Limited raises $1,075,000 from professional and sophisticated investors in a placement.
Proceeds will be used for customer acquisition, deployment, and key product enhancements to accelerate deal closures and grow recurring revenue.
Existing and new investors, including Linius directors, have participated in the raise, with a General Meeting to be held for shareholder approval.

2023-04-20 09:58:00

G1A: Galena Raises $20 million and Updates Production Guidance

GALENA MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Galena Mining raises $20 million through a placement of 133,333,334 shares at $0.15 per share to fund Abra Mine's ramp-up period.
Revised geology information, lower-grade ore, and weather-related delays result in updated CY2023 production guidance and increased costs.
The company aims to quickly overcome these challenges and reach steady-state production.

2023-04-20 09:52:00

BLG: App 4C Qtr Ended 31 March 2023

BLUGLASS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

BluGlass launched its first suite of commercial gallium nitride (GaN) lasers and received multiple initial customer orders.
Vertical integration of core downstream manufacturing processes continues to progress, and additional laser products are in advanced development.
Jim Haden was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, and the company secured $10.7 million in funding to speed up product delivery and expand laser offerings.

2023-04-20 09:50:00

AZL: Successful Test Well Results at Prairie Lithium Project

ARIZONA LITHIUM LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Arizona Lithium annouces successful test well results from the Prairie Lithium Project, with higher-than-expected daily brine production and lithium concentrations.
The results confirm high-quality mineralized brine over 27 km of the Williston Basin and support updating the Inferred Resource and preparing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
The Prairie Project has the highest quality inferred lithium brine resource in Canada, with 4.1 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) at 111 mg/L Li.

2023-04-20 09:48:00

MOH: Significant Clay-hosted Rare Earths Intersected Peak Charles

MOHO RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Significant clay-hosted rare earth elements intersected in maiden reconnaissance aircore drilling at Peak Charles.
High-grade Magnet Rare Earth oxides encountered up to 35.3% of TREO grade, and Critical Rare Earth oxides observed up to 41% of TREO grade.
Next steps involve follow-up drilling, data assessment, and exploration target identification for further drilling across the tenement package.

2023-04-20 09:46:00

USL: $5m Placement to accelerate Cerro Leon silver resource

UNICO SILVER LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Unico Silver Limited announces a successful A$5 million placement and launch of a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) capped at A$1.0 million.
The funds will be used to progress the Cerro Leon silver-gold resource and accelerate plans for further resource growth.
Whistler Wealth Management acted as sole lead manager and sole bookrunner for the Placement.

2023-04-20 09:45:00

MEI: Positive Outcome on U & Th Levels at Caldeira Project

METEORIC RESOURCES NL 🔗 📄 📈

Caldeira Project shows low levels of Uranium (U) and Thorium (Th) in both saprolitic clay zone and the recovered REE carbonate product.
Levels of U and Th are typically lower than most other Ionic Clay REE deposits and significantly lower than hard rock rare earth projects.
Low levels of radionuclides contribute to the economic attractiveness of the Caldeira Project as it approaches finalizing its Maiden resource estimate.

2023-04-20 09:40:00

MXR: Nickel-bearing sulphides intersected at Misho

MAXIMUS RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Nickel sulphide-bearing komatiite channel confirmed at Misho, with disseminated nickel-bearing sulphides intersected at basal contact.
Reverse Circulation drilling and downhole electromagnetic survey completed, assay results pending.
Air-Core drilling assay results confirm the presence of a fertile basal contact with significant nickel, copper, and PGE intersections.

2023-04-20 09:33:00

KKO: KKO Installation of Pilot Genset at Amersfoort Project

KINETIKO ENERGY LTD 🔗 📄 📈

South Africa's DMRE removes requirement for IPP Licenses, enabling private investment in generation capacity.
Kinetiko to proceed with installation of pilot generator set at Amersfoort Project.
Afro Energy terminates proposed JV with Vutomi Energy.

2023-04-20 09:31:00

QAN: QANTAS SEEKS INFORMATION ON ACCC ALLIANCE AVIATION DECISION

QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Qantas seeks more information from the ACCC regarding its decision to oppose the planned acquisition of Alliance Aviation Services Ltd.
The airline requests a meeting with the ACCC, considering the competitive nature of the segment and other recent aviation industry developments.
Qantas believes the acquisition would enable better service in the resources sector through increased efficiency and a combined fleet of similar aircraft.

2023-04-20 09:31:00

GSN: Placement

GREAT SOUTHERN MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Share placement undertaken to raise A$1,000,000 for expanding drilling programs at the Duketon Gold Project.
Funds will be used to accelerate exploration programs, including drilling and electromagnetic surveys.
Company anticipates timely RC drilling at Golden Boulder and Southern Star prospects following aircore drilling completion.

2023-04-20 09:28:00

WSR: Maiden RC drilling program commences at Olga Rocks project

WESTAR RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Maiden RC Drilling program has commenced at Olga Rocks, testing three interpreted pegmatite corridors in the Central Zone.
The drilling program aims to test for LCT-style mineralization in fractioned pegmatites, leveraging historical exploration data.
Westar Resources expects to share updates on the results as they become available.

2023-04-20 09:27:00

KRM: Kingsrose announces Exploration Update for Rana Project

KINGSROSE MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Kingsrose Mining Limited has commenced geophysical surveys at the Råna nickel-copper-cobalt project in Norway and plans to start drilling in July 2023.
The company has awarded contracts for various geophysical surveys, including airborne MT, ground MT, ground EM, and borehole EM, to help with geological modeling and target identification.
Detailed geological mapping and geochemical sampling will start in late April, followed by a 5000-meter core drilling contract with Norse Drilling, pending final approval in early May.

2023-04-20 09:26:00

HTM: HTM TO COMMENCE GROUND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY - WERNER LAKE COBA

HIGH-TECH METALS LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Ground magnetics and electromagnetics surveys to start at the Werner Lake Cobalt Project in early May.
High priority electrical conductors and magnetic anomalies will be focal points for a follow-up RC/Diamond Drilling Program.
The Company is assessing new project opportunities within the vicinity of Werner Lake to focus on battery metal production.

2023-04-20 09:25:00

NMT: Barrambie - Landmark Offtake Term Sheet Executed

NEOMETALS LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Neometals subsidiary Australian Titanium executes offtake term sheet with Jiuxing Titanium Materials for Barrambie Project.
Term Sheet outlines key principles to be included in binding take-or-pay offtake agreement for the development of a mining operation.
Recent pre-feasibility study is being updated to reflect the proposed development, with results expected in May 2023.

2023-04-20 09:24:00

NYM: New Clay Hosted REE Project Identified

NARRYER METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

New Rare Earth Element (REE) project identified at Corackerup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, with potential for ionic clay adsorption (ICA) REE mineralisation.
Historical drilling shows gneisses enriched in REE, with thick intersections and significant exploration opportunity in the 568 km2 area of the Corackerup tenements.
Narryer Metals will plan mapping and surface geochemistry, followed by RAB drilling, as the Great Southern region gains focus for rare earth exploration and critical mineral mines.

2023-04-20 09:23:00

DMC: DMC reaches agreement to sell its online business

DESIGN MILK CO LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Design Milk Co. Limited (DMC) has reached a conditional agreement to sell its online business to Design Milk Holdings, LLC for US$350,000.
The proposed sale includes all assets related to the company's ownership and operation of its eCommerce websites supporting independent brands and designers.
Upon completion and shareholder approval, the funds from the sale will be used to explore other opportunities, and the company is in advanced discussions with a high-growth technology company for a potential acquisition.

2023-04-20 09:13:00

PTR: Gravity Survey Underway at Woomera Copper-Gold Project

PETRATHERM LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Petratherm Limited has commenced a tenement-wide gravity survey over the Arcoona tenement (EL 6854) in South Australia's 'Olympic Copper-Gold Province.'
The area is known for copper-gold discoveries including OZ Minerals' Carrapateena deposit and BHP's Oak Dam West.
Gravity surveys are ideal for targeting Iron-Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) style mineralisation, as the iron-hosted ores are denser than surrounding rock.

2023-04-20 09:09:00

ADT: Rupice Northwest Deposit - New High Grade Zones Identified

ADRIATIC METALS PLC 🔗 📄 📈

A new high-grade base and precious metals zone, the Rupice NW Lower Zone, has been discovered below the footwall of the Rupice Northwest deposit.
Recent drilling results show continuity of mineralization and significant assay results in the 'Gap' area between Rupice and Rupice NW.
A combined Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Rupice and Rupice NW is expected to be announced in July 2023, while exploration continues with a fourth drill rig.

2023-04-20 09:01:00

EGL: EGL Completes $8m Placement

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP LIMITED (THE) 🔗 📄 📈

EGL successfully completed an $8.0 million placement with strong demand from new and existing shareholders.
The placement will fund the acquisition of Airtight Pty Ltd to expand EGL's air pollution control systems offerings.
An additional Share Purchase Plan will be undertaken to raise up to $1.0 million, with each eligible shareholder entitled to apply for up to $15,000 worth of shares.

2023-04-20 08:58:00

IMI: Lithium rich system identified at Tambourah South tenement

INFINITY MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

In November 2022, Infinity Mining completed a maiden scout drilling program at Tambourah South, confirming Lithium-rich pegmatites and identifying concealed pegmatites and merging at depth.
Assay results showed highly anomalous Lithium values, with intervals up to 9m at 0.332% Li2O, and elevated levels of Caesium, Tantalum, and Rubidium.
Drilling indicates steeply dipping Lithium-bearing pegmatites and has found concealed pegmatites that do not outcrop.

2023-04-20 08:56:00

ORG: Origin approves construction of large-scale Eraring battery

ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Origin Energy has committed to investing approximately $600 million in the first stage of a large-scale battery at the Eraring Power Station.
Stage one involves constructing a 460 MW battery storage system, expected to be operational by the final quarter of 2025, with potential expansion to 700 MW in the future.
Eraring is Australia's largest power station, and the battery project aims to support growth in renewable energy and accelerate the transition away from coal-fired generation.

2023-04-20 08:53:00

AWC: Alcoa Corp 1st Quarter 2023 Earning Release

ALUMINA LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Alumina Limited notes Alcoa's quarterly earnings release, with tight global alumina markets leading to increased prices and improved earnings in 1Q2023 compared to 4Q2022.
Alcoa is progressing with mine plan approvals in WA, but faces ongoing operational challenges and input cost pressures, leading to a reduction in 2023 alumina production guidance from 10.5 to 10.7 million tonnes to 10.3 million tonnes.
The long-term outlook for the alumina market remains positive, with anticipated growth in aluminium metal consumption driven by decarbonization, positioning Alumina Limited to benefit from this growth.

2023-04-20 08:53:00

FBM: Exploration Update - Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project

FUTURE BATTERY MINERALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Phase 2 reverse circulation drilling at Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project has partially delineated a thick shallow pegmatite unit.
Target pegmatite identified with a width of 200m, a strike length of over 300m, and a maximum thickness of 30m.
Diamond drilling is set to commence on 24 April 2023.

2023-04-20 08:51:00

SUM: Sale of Morrisey Project

SUMMIT MINERALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

A private consortium will acquire the Morrisey Project, E09/24 82, from Summit Minerals' subsidiary, Bow Island Resources Pty Ltd.
Summit Minerals will receive a non-refundable payment of A$15,000 for a 2-month exclusive option period, and A$200,000 upon the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to acquire 100% interest in the Morrisey Project.
Summit Minerals will retain a 0.25% net smelter royalty on any extracted minerals and continues to explore potential strategic complimentary projects.

2023-04-20 08:46:00

SDV: SciDev Secures $3.15m PFA Contract in Victoria

SCIDEV LTD 🔗 📄 📈

SciDev secures A$3.15 million contract with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited for PFAS-impacted wastewater treatment in Victoria.
The project includes civil design and construction of a water treatment plant, with revenue expected to commence Q4 FY23.
The plant will be commissioned in November 2023, solidifying SciDev's reputation for cost-effective water treatment solutions.

2023-04-20 08:43:00

RBL: Trading Update

REDBUBBLE LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

3QFY23 Gross Profit After Paid Acquisition (GPAPA) margin increased to 22.9%, with a focus on optimizing promotional activities and pricing.
Marketplace Revenue (MPR) for 3QFY23 dropped by 8% compared to prior corresponding period (pcp), while YTD MPR decreased by 2% due to soft trading conditions in the US.
Redbubble to introduce account tiers and associated fees for some artist accounts starting from 1 May 2023, aiming to encourage more unique product additions and improve customer experience.

2023-04-20 08:40:00

SNG: Big River Maiden Mineral Resource increases Siren to 1.1Moz

SIREN GOLD LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Maiden 105koz Resource at 3.94 g/t Au defined from 2 of the 6 identified gold mineralized shoots in the Big River Gold Project in New Zealand.
Big River deposit remains open in all directions with significant potential for increased gold resources from additional exploration drilling.
Siren's Global Mineral Resource now stands at 1.1Moz at 3.1g/t Au (100% basis).

2023-04-20 08:34:00

IMU: Imugene Images and Follows CHECKVacc in TNBC Patients

IMUGENE LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Imugene presented positive imaging data on its CHECKvacc candidate at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023.
SPECT imaging showed local viral replication in 75% of injected lesions in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
This is the first known report of successful hNIS-based imaging to track oncolytic poxvirus replication in humans.

2023-04-20 08:33:00

29M: Capricorn Copper Update

29METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Impact of March 2023 extreme weather event: Significant increase in water held on site, limited physical damage to infrastructure, and processing plant materially undamaged.
Recovery scenarios: Expected phased recovery involving initial restart with Mammoth/Greenstone (mid Sep-Qtr 2023) and ESS restart (mid-H1 2024); water quality management and dewatering are key drivers of recovery timetable.
Next update: Further information on recovery and guidance impact expected by mid-May.

2023-04-20 08:32:00

STO: 2023 First Quarter Report

SANTOS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Santos delivered solid production and cash flow in Q1 2023, with free cash flow of around US$720 million, positioning the company for strong balance sheet, shareholder returns, and investment in decarbonization projects.
Santos Energy Solutions continues to develop decarbonization projects, including the Moomba CCS project (60% complete) and a partnership with Osaka Gas to explore carbon-neutral synthetic e-methane from green hydrogen in the Cooper Basin.
The company remains focused on its strategy to backfill and sustain infrastructure, decarbonize, and develop future clean fuels despite regulatory and economic uncertainties.

2023-04-20 08:30:00

SLM: Exploration Update - Peru Copper Projects

SOLIS MINERALS LTD. 🔗 📄 📈

Solis Minerals has identified new target areas on the Ilo Norte and Ilo Este projects after processing and interpreting new remote sensing data.
The company has commenced the field season in Peru, with follow-up ground checking of recently identified remote sensing anomalies and field mapping planned.
Areas identified for potential drilling will lead to submission of environmental permitting applications.

2023-04-20 08:27:00

NIC: Completion of Concurrent Tender Offer for Unsecured Notes

NICKEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Nickel Industries Limited has accepted valid tenders for US$79,392,000 of its existing US$325m senior unsecured notes due for April 2024 at a Purchase Price of 102%.
After issuing US$400 million senior unsecured notes, refinancing US$225m senior secured notes, and completing the Concurrent Tender Offer, the Company removed all secured debt and simplified its capital structure.
The Company now holds US$400m of New Notes maturing on 21 October 2028 and US$246 million of Target Notes maturing on 1 April 2024, positioning itself for strong growth in Class 1 Nickel production.

2023-04-20 08:26:00

COD: ANT Survey Transforms Understanding of Emmie Bluff, IOCG

CODA MINERALS LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Final interpretation of ANT survey data shows a large-scale structure controlling the copper-gold mineralization at Emmie IOCG and the shallower copper-cobalt deposit at Emmie Bluff.
New exploration opportunities are identified, expanding the existing Emmie Bluff copper-cobalt resource and providing detailed drill targeting locations for the next drilling phase at Emmie IOCG.
The data illuminates near-term drill targets at both deposits and supports Coda Minerals' two-pronged exploration and development strategy at Elizabeth Creek Copper Project in South Australia.

2023-04-20 08:24:00

IRE: Iress Market Update

IRESS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Refreshed strategy, cost-efficiency program, and divestment of non-strategic businesses to position Iress for growth and profitability.
Reaffirmed FY23 guidance with 10+% growth in Segment Profit on a Pro Forma basis, and a write down of underperforming assets.
New leadership team, organizational structure, and remuneration model to align with performance and drive accountability.

2023-04-20 08:23:00

RIO: Rio Tinto releases first quarter production results

RIO TINTO LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Rio Tinto achieved its highest ever first-quarter shipments in the Pilbara iron ore business, with an 11% increase in production and a 16% increase in shipments compared to Q1 2022.
Bauxite production decreased by 11% due to weather-related disruptions, while aluminium production increased by 7% thanks to the ramp-up of the Kitimat smelter.
The company remains focused on disciplined growth in materials needed for the energy transition, advancing key projects in Mongolia, Argentina, Guinea, and Peru.

2023-04-20 08:19:00

88E: Project Leonis Acreage Awarded

88 ENERGY LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

88 Energy Limited has been awarded the Project Leonis lease area by the Alaskan Department of Natural Resources.
The project comprises ten leases covering approximately 25,430 contiguous acres, with proximity to infrastructure and services at Prudhoe Bay and Deadhorse.
An existing 3D data suite will be used for detailed analysis and the application of modern techniques to advance the project.

2023-04-20 08:16:00

EVN: Drilling Continues to Extend Mineralisation at Ernest Henry

EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Encouraging initial assay results from resource extension drilling program at Ernest Henry show mineralization extensions.
Results confirm potential for mineralization to connect between Ernie Junior and lower lenses of the Main Orebody, driving further growth of the Mineral Resource.
Mine Extension Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) remains on track for completion in June 2023 quarter, with Feasibility Study work to follow.

2023-04-20 08:16:00

CGF: Third quarter AUM, annuity sales and net flows

CHALLENGER LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Challenger Limited reports Q3 annuity sales and AUM with $102 billion in Group AUM, up 2% for the quarter.
Strong retail and Japanese annuity sales, contributing to $2 billion in total Life sales.
Efforts focused on growing longer duration retail retirement annuity business, with retail annuity sales increasing 48%.

2023-04-20 08:15:00

GCM: FURTHER SPG BATTERY ANODE POTENTIAL AT MCINTOSH GRAPHITE

GREEN CRITICAL MINERALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Initial petrographic analysis at the McIntosh Graphite Project shows 4 out of 6 exploration targets have suitable flake size for Spherical Graphite (SPG) battery anode material.
The exploration targets with SPG battery anode potential are Marlin, Marlin West, Threadfin, and Cobia.
A ~10,500 m RC drilling program is set to commence in May 2023 to verify the exploration targets.

2023-04-20 08:15:00

LNK: Link Group sale of Fund Solutions and settlement with FCA

LINK ADMINISTRATION HOLDINGS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Link Group and LFSL have agreed to sell the Fund Solutions business (excluding Luxembourg and Swiss entities and Woodford-related liabilities) to Waystone Group with a £110-140 million consideration value.
Link Group has reached a conditional agreement with the FCA to settle its investigation into LFSL's role as the authorized corporate director of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund.
The sale is targeted to complete by October 2023, and Link Group reaffirms its FY23 guidance of Operating EBIT to be up 10-12% on FY22.

2023-04-20 08:15:00

AR1: Austral to Increase Oxide Production by up to 100%

AUSTRAL RESOURCES AUSTRALIA LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Austral Resources Australia Ltd announces plans to increase oxide production by up to 100%, resulting in an additional ~94,000 tonnes of contained copper to be mined over the next 2-5 years.
A potential lens adjacent to the existing Lady Colleen deposit could offer a further ~36,000 tonnes of copper production, bringing the total additional contained copper to ~130,000 tonnes.
Combining existing Anthill production with additional mines, annual production is expected to increase to over 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes of copper over the next 3-5 years, significantly transforming Austral Resources.

2023-04-20 08:14:00

AGN: Latest Preclinical HIE Study Results

ARGENICA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

ARG-007 significantly reduces brain injury caused by both ischemia and vasogenic oedema in a full-term-equivalent animal model of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE).
A single 300nmol/kg dose of ARG-007 maintained over a 70% reduction in total brain injury from one week up to four weeks post-injury.
Doses of 100 and 300 nmol/kg of ARG-007 also reduced vasogenic oedema (brain swelling) at 48 hours post-injury by 35.4% and 32.9% respectively.

2023-04-20 08:13:00

NHE: String of Pearls emerge in North Rukwa

NOBLE HELIUM LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Noble Helium's investment in exploration data reveals Kachinga and Dagaa leads are a single, large Basin Margin Fault Closure (BMFC) with a combined unrisked mean Prospective Helium Resource of 22.5Bcf.
New 3D data and geophysical modeling show potential gas responses in the Lower Lake Beds, possibly consisting of nitrogen and helium.
Kachinga/Dagaa is expected to mature into Drillable Prospect status, bringing the company-estimated unrisked summed mean Prospective Helium Resource of the Drillable Prospect Inventory to 39.0 Bcf.

2023-04-20 08:13:00

GBR: Phase 2 RC drilling underway at Side Well

GREAT BOULDER RESOURCES LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

5,000m Phase 2 RC drill program is underway at Ironbark and Mulga Bill, focusing on resource extensions along strike and down dip of previous high-grade intersections.
AC drilling nearing completion at the northern end of Mulga Bill with assays due soon.
Great Boulder Resources continues to advance the Side Well Gold Project near Meekatharra in Western Australia.

2023-04-20 08:13:00

RXH: Rewardle Acquires YourGrocer

REWARDLE HOLDINGS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Rewardle has acquired 100% of YourGrocer shares for ~$3,000, taking on its assets, liabilities, and ongoing operational obligations.
YourGrocer, an e-commerce grocery service, will be integrated into Rewardle's platform and its partnership with Pepper Leaf, a meal kit delivery service.
The acquisition aligns with Rewardle's growth strategy and aims to create an innovative, local community-powered grocery service.

2023-04-20 08:12:00

UBI: UBI launch sixth new Sentia Test

UNIVERSAL BIOSENSORS INC. 🔗 📄 📈

Universal Biosensors has launched its sixth product on the Sentia wine testing platform, Titratable Acidity.
Titratable Acidity is a crucial measurement for wine, affecting taste and stability, and is tested continuously throughout the year.
Sales of Sentia products are growing strongly, with a Q123 vs Q122 increase of 188%, 165 devices in wineries, and over 65,000 strips sold.

2023-04-20 08:12:00

PFE: 2500m phase 2 RC drilling campaign underway at Weelarrana

PANTERA MINERALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Phase 2 drilling has started at Pantera's Weelarrana Manganese Project with a 2,500m RC drill campaign.
The campaign will test high grade outcropping Manganese Mineralisation at Mn Areas 2, 3, 4 and extend drilling at Mn Area 11.
Assays results are expected to be received in early Q3 2023.

2023-04-20 08:12:00

IXC: Israel Ministry of Health Approval for IIH EVOLVE

INVEX THERAPEUTICS LTD 🔗 📄 📈

Invex Therapeutics receives approval to commence the IIH EVOLVE Phase III clinical trial in Israel for patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH).
Up to nine clinical sites in Israel will be activated as part of the trial, with the potential to expand to 40 sites globally.
The trial aims to determine the efficacy and safety of Presendin™ versus placebo, administered once weekly over 24 weeks, with primary endpoint being the change in intracranial pressure.

2023-04-20 08:12:00

STX: South Erregulla Update

STRIKE ENERGY LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Strike Energy has completed initial engineering for a 40 TJ/d modular and expandable gas plant at South Erregulla gas field, targeting commissioning in late 2024.
The development will be rolled out in three phases, including expansion to >80 TJ/d and the deployment of CO2 removal modules.
Strike has submitted production license applications and plans to commence a 3-well drilling campaign from July 2023 to convert up to 271 PJ net 2C Resources to 2P Reserves.

2023-04-20 08:11:00

MEK: High-Grade Infill and Extensional REE Assays

MEEKA METALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

High-grade REE assays received for 60 infill and extensional drill holes covering 10km2 area in Circle Valley, with individual samples up to 3,084ppm TREO.
Results from further 32 infill and extensional drill holes covering ~5km2 are pending, aiming for a REE Mineral Resource in June 2023 quarter.
Shallow high-grade mineralization trends northwest and remains open, providing potential for further growth through drilling.

2023-04-20 08:11:00

ARD: New EM Targets Enhances Exploration at Copperhead Project

ARGENT MINERALS LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Interpretation of the airborne Tempest electromagnetic survey at the Copperhead Project reveals trends and structures controlling base-metal mineralization.
Thirteen target areas are classified as prospective for copper mineralization based on electro-magnetic responses, with 2 Priority 1 Targets, 6 Priority 2 Targets, and 5 Priority 3 Targets identified.
Electromagnetic anomalies suggest near-surface conductors and potential bedrock sources of sulphide mineralization, with some anomalies proximity to high-grade copper rock chip samples collected in 2022.

2023-04-20 08:10:00

LEG: Compelling target areas identified at Octagonal

LEGEND MINING LIMITED 🔗 📄 📈

Two target areas identified for diamond drill testing at the Octagonal prospect within the Rockford Project, Fraser Range.
Drilling scheduled to commence on 15 May 2023.
Both target areas have multiple data sets supporting the potential for significant nickel-copper sulphide accumulations.

2023-04-20 08:09:00

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