METALS, MINING AND ENERGY
Trigg Minerals (ASX: TMG) consolidated the entire Tennessee Mountain Tungsten District in Nevada, securing the high-grade Little Joe and Gribble prospects and more than 75 historical workings. Historical US government data confirms high-grade tungsten (up to 0.85% WO₃ and mined grades of 0.9–1.5% WO₃), positioning the project as a district-scale critical minerals opportunity. With ~A$19m cash, Trigg is now advancing toward a maiden JORC resource and a potential U.S. national security–aligned tungsten supply. Covered by The Australian.
IRIS Metals (ASX: IR1) is pursuing a dual listing on a major US exchange, either Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as part of its strategic growth initiatives. This move underscores IRIS’ commitment to advancing as the key domestic supplier of critical minerals for the US, with mine permits already secured, a pipeline of brownfield developments and the largest exploration tenure in the Black Hills. Covered by Mining.com.au.
Auric Mining (ASX: AWJ) confirmed it will bank A$8.8 million (ex GST) in net revenue from the first three gold pours at the Munda Starter Pit - part of a total of $14.6 million in gold sales to date. It produced 2,355 ounces of gold in three pours, highlighting the strong performance of the Munda operation. Covered by Australian Mining, Sydney Morning Herald and Mining.com.au. The company also secured the acquisition of four tenements that form part of the Lindsay’s Gold Project at Gindalbie, 60km northeast of Kalgoorlie.
Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) reported strong drilling results at its Freehold prospect, confirming broad and high-grade antimony-gold mineralisation across multiple lodes and highlighting the resource growth potential at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project. Hole FRE016 delivered 14m @ 4.25g/t AuEq from 89m including 2.6m @ 19.09g/t AuEq. Diamond drilling program targeted extensions of historically mined stibnite-gold (Sb-Au) mineralisation. It also announced metallurgical testwork delivered 90% tungsten recovery and a 16-fold increase in concentrate grade, from the program assessing the viability of tungsten as a potential by-product stream. Covered by Australian Mining, BusinessNews, Mining.com.au and SMH.
Power Minerals (ASX: PNN) is advancing its Rincon Lithium Project JV, with final documentation now completed for the incorporation of the Rincon JV company and release of Navigate Energy’s US$4m investment. Once incorporated, funds will be released to progress development of a lithium brine pilot plant, supporting the 292,564t LCE Rincon Project, Power’s most advanced Salta asset, strategically located alongside Rio Tinto and Argosy. Covered by Stockhead.
Power also engaged Gega Elements to begin metallurgical testing of high-grade gallium samples from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil. Santa Anna has already returned multiple very high-grade gallium intersections, positioning the project as a potential new source of this strategically important critical mineral. Covered by Stockhead.
Magmatic Resources (ASX: MAG) has commenced drilling at its Myall FJVA Project with FMG Resources funding a $3.5 million work program designed to drill test multiple conceptual and advanced targets via 24-hole (~3000m) aircore and 14 diamond drill hole (~3000m) programs. The targets are prospective for Northparkes-style copper gold porphyry mineralisation. Covered by Stockhead.
Aurum Resources (ASX: AUE) delivered another standout intercept at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, hitting 3.10m at 70.78 g/t gold within 5.10m at 43.13 g/t from 112.90m, outside the current 2.41Moz MRE. Multiple high-grade results confirm mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth as the Company accelerates its 100,000m drilling program with 12 rigs now active. Major resource updates for Boundiali and Napié are due in early Q1 2026, supported by a strong ~$45M cash position and a Boundiali PFS already underway. Covered by Business News.
Middle Island Resources’ (ASX:MDI) assay results from the first soil-sampling program conducted at the Tisovik target area within the Bobija Project, has outlined significant lead and zinc soil anomalies adjacent to the Tisovik Mining Lease, identifying multiple zones exceeding 400ppm Pb and 200ppm Zn.
FireFly Metals (ASX: FFM) announced a substantial Mineral Resource increase comprising strong growth in tonnes, grade and contained metal at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland, Canada. The Resource now stands at 50.4Mt @ 2.0% for 1Mt CuEq in the higher confidence M&I classifications plus an additional 29.3Mt @ 2.5% for 722kt CuEq in the Inferred category. This represents a 35% increase in tonnes and a 51% increase in CuEq metal from the Resource Estimate announced on 29 October 2024. Hear Managing Director Steve Parsons discuss with Proactive.
A Heritage survey is scheduled to start next week, covering an area of ~ 1.4sqkm at Bellavista Resources’ (ASX: BVR) Brumby Project. The survey will also include an area earmarked for resource drilling, which is planned for the 2026 field season. A comprehensive airborne LiDAR survey has been completed over the entire Edmund Basin Project portfolio, including Brumby. The results of the LiDAR survey, which will provide close, highly detailed imagery, are expected within weeks.
Strata Minerals (ASX: SMX) is gearing up to commence its maiden drilling program at the Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia by the end of November. The reverse circulation (RC) program will drill ~20 holes for 2,000m, targeting high-priority zones. Gold mineralisation extends ~1km and remains open along strike and at depth on a granted mining licence.
Aureka (ASX: AKA) delivered outstanding new results from its St Arnaud Comstock Project, including the highest-grade intercept ever recorded at the site — 0.3m @ 109g/t gold within a broader 1m @ 65.37g/t gold interval from shallow depths in hole 25NED002. Additional strong intercepts from holes 25NED003 and 25NED005 further extend mineralisation by up to 100 metres beyond the existing JORC Resource, reinforcing the scale and growth potential emerging within the Exploration Target.
Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) announced the identification of a new lithium-bearing pegmatite trend extending over 400 metres at its Mauricio Target (previously Southeast Anomaly), located in the Southeastern area of the Igrejinha tenement in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Covered in Stockhead.
Canadian Phosphate (AX: CP8) executed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Novaphos Inc. to collaborate on potential development of new technology for phosphoric acid production in Canada. The partnership aims to utilise Novaphos’ proprietary phosphate processing
technology to help CP8 create more value from its existing rock phosphate projects
BIOTECH
Syntara (ASX: SNT) received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency for Orphan Drug Designation for amsulostat in myelofibrosis, adding to its existing US ODD status. The designation would provide significant EU development incentives, including ten years of market exclusivity upon approval. The news follows strong Phase 2a data, with 73% of patients achieving at least a 50% symptom reduction and nearly half showing spleen volume improvement, alongside excellent tolerability. Syntara is now advancing the design of the next clinical trial in consultation with regulators. Covered by AusBiotech
Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) announced that its Phase 2b trial evaluating RAD101 imaging in brain metasteses has achieved a 50% patient enrollment threshold. Data from the first three patients showed significant and selective tumor uptake in brain metastases. Images confirmed metabolic activity in brain metastases compared to equivocal MRI findings. These promising early results are in line with the previously published Phase 2a results and, if confirmed, will trigger the preparation of a multi-center, global Phase 3 registrational trial. Covered by Biotech Dispatch.
Radiopharm has also been granted Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval in Australia to initiate its First-In-Human (FIH) Phase 1 clinical trial of the Company’s Kallikrein Related Peptidase 3 (KLK3)-targeting radiotherapeutic, RAD 402, for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced prostate cancer. Covered by Small Caps.
BPH Global (ASX: BP8) released its sixth consecutive month of sales results from its Indonesian seaweed operations, delivering record gross sales of A$551,627 for the October Sales Period (15 Oct–14 Nov). This marks more than double its previous monthly record and reflects the strength of both its independent operations and its collaboration with PT Kebula Raya Bestari.
Emyria (ASX: EMD) has accelerated national expansion following institutional placement that exercises the option to establish Victorian Empax Clinic. Placement proceeds fast-track Emyria’s national expansion and reinforce defensible first - mover advantage, supported by a strengthened agreement with Avive Health, including exercising of the Mornington Option.
INDUSTRIALS
Bio-Gene’s (ASX: BGT) Qcide® has been approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute for listing as a Botanical Insecticide under the USDA National Organic Program, confirming it meets organic standards as a 100% natural, non-synthetic plant extract. The listing strengthens Qcide’s commercial positioning for future use in organic and sustainable pest-control markets and allows Bio-Gene to use the OMRI Listed® seal in product marketing. Once regulatory approvals are secured, Qcide can be used as an organic botanical insecticidal active across crop protection, consumer pest control and public health applications, supporting Bio-Gene’s strategy to develop natural, environmentally responsible insect control solutions. Covered by Small Caps.
LaserBond’s (ASX: LBL) CEO, Rob Freeman, provided a trading update during his address at the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Mr Freeman said LaserBond’s FY26 results to date reflect the strong momentum from the second half of FY25, with a robust order book extending into calendar 2026. The July to October period delivered revenues of $15.9 million and an NPBT (prior to the Company’s share of Gateway's profits) of $2.5 million.
TECHNOLOGY
Iondrive (ASX: ION) completed a Phase 1 Techno-Economic Evaluation confirming strong economics for its IONSolv™ modular REE recycling technology, including a post-tax NPV of US$7m, 46% IRR and a 2.6-year payback for a 2ktpa unit. The results support a scalable rollout across U.S. magnet-waste hubs and demonstrate meaningful value recovery from Nd, Pr and Dy-rich permanent magnets. Phase 2 laboratory validation is now underway to confirm process assumptions ahead of further engineering. Covered in SmallCaps.
CORPORATE NEWS
Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) appointed Bruce Goodwin as a Non-Executive Director, who brings over four decades of experience across the global healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries. Bruce is a highly respected leader in the life sciences sector, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director across six organisations where he provides strategic guidance and governance expertise.
ReNerve (ASX: RNV) has received commitments from new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors, to raise approximately $3.2M before costs via a two-tranche placement. The Placement was well supported by new and existing shareholders.
EdenX Group (private), Melbourne-based fintech, has launched a US$5m funding round cornerstoned by Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures to accelerate capital markets infrastructure and franchise growth across Asia-Pacific. Covered by FinTechNews SG.