METALS, MINING AND ENERGY
Sunshine Metals (ASX: SHN) reported a standout drill result from its Liontown deposit in Queensland, with a 1m interval returning a remarkable 136g/t gold and 9,960g/t silver. The results sit within a broader 30-metre zone grading 6.68g/t gold and 528g/t silver, and adds to a growing string of high-grade hits that are reshaping the project's precious metals profile. Covered by Mining.com.au & Australian Resources & Investment.
Aurum Resources’ (ASX: AUE) Boundiali Project Mineral Resource increased to 3Moz gold with Indicated Resources up 49% to 1.37Moz. This high-confidence growth provides a strong foundation for Boundiali’s upcoming PFS, cementing the project's status as a premier, large-scale West African gold asset. Aurum’s total group MRE now at 3.9Moz including the Napié deposit, with a Napié MRE update due this quarter. Covered by Proactive and MiningNews.net.
Further high-grade copper and silver results have been announced from drilling at Midas Minerals’ (ASX: MM1) Spaatzu Prospect at the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia. The Spaatzu Prospect represents a significant shallow copper-silver discovery, with mineralisation appearing to be widespread and exhibiting higher grade structurally controlled zones and lower-grade stratabound mineralisation styles. The company is working to complete a MRE for Spaatzu in late 2026 to complement the initial T-13 MRE expected to be reported this quarter.
Evergold Minerals (ASX: EG1) commenced a high-resolution ground gravity survey across the Mt Monger Gold Project in WA, designed to refine the shape and depth of a dense, interpreted gold system identified through recent geochemical and mineralogical work. Covered by Market Bull. It also completed the acquisition of the project. Covered by Market Bull.
Locksley Resources (ASX: LKY) commenced diamond drilling at the Desert Antimony Mine within the Mojave Project in California, with the diamond drill rig now onsite and operational. The maiden drilling program is focused on testing extensions of known high-grade stibnite mineralisation beneath the historical mine workings. Covered by Stockhead, Discovery Alert & Courier Mail
EQ Resources (ASX: EQR) announced an agreement with Traxys Europe S.A. for a three-year €15 million pre-payment facility including a five-year commercial agreement with Traxys for 3,500 tonnes of WO3 produced from its Barruecopardo Mine in Spain. The value of this Commercial Agreement is approximately A$678 million, based on Fastmarket Tungsten APT 88.5% WO3 CIF Rotterdam.
BMG Resources (ASX: BMG) strengthened its development capability at the 100%-owned Abercromby Gold Project in WA with the appointment of Gareth McArthur as General Manager Project Development, a 25-year mining executive with senior experience at Rio Tinto, as BMG prepares for a 10,000m diamond drilling campaign to upgrade its 518,000oz gold resource and finalise a Q1 scoping study assessing open pit and underground scenarios for Abercromby. Covered by The West Australian.
Raptor Metals (ASX: RAP) completed an additional 10 HQ diamond drill holes, bringing the total completed to 12 of the planned 15 HQ holes at the Chester Project in New Brunswick, Canada. The 2,200m drilling program also includes three planned metallurgical holes (PQ), with completion of the remaining drilling expected within the next two weeks. This update builds on encouraging initial results and reflects ongoing progress in RAP’s systematic exploration strategy. Covered by Proactive Investors.
American Tungsten & Antimony (ASX: AT4) confirmed a larger than anticipated tungsten system at its 100%-owned Dutch Mountain Project in Utah following a sampling program, with mineralisation open in all directions. Sampling highlighted scale potential around the historic Fraction Lode Mine, the last active tungsten producer in the US in 2017 with reported head grades of 1.7% WO3. Dutch Mountain is underpinned by the only fully permitted tungsten processing facility in the Clifton Mining District, allowing AT4 to fast-track early production studies. Managing Director Andre Booyzen met with US Senator John Curtis to discuss domestic critical mineral security, while drilling at Antimony Canyon advances, with assays pending. Covered by Stockhead.
Kali Metals (ASX: KM1) signed a binding agreement to acquire SQM Australia’s 30% equity interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek Project in the Pilbara Region of WA. The transaction consolidates Kali’s Pilbara portfolio and provides the foundation for precious and base metal exploration as a 100% owner of these projects.
Charger Metals (ASX: CHR) reported further drilling assay results from its 100%-owned Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, confirming the very high-grade nature of the Xmas Gold Discovery. Outstanding intercepts at Xmas including: 3m @ 18.0 g/t Au & 9.15 g/t Ag from 135m, including 1m @ 41.5 g/t Au & 26.5 g/t Ag and at the Richard Gold Prospect, split 7m @ 1.24 g/t Au from 60m, including 3m @ 2.12 g/t Au.
Everest Metals (ASX: EMC) submitted an International Patent Application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty for its unique Direct Rubidium Extraction process, utilising pegmatite ore from its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia. The application builds on ongoing collaborative research and testwork with Edith Cowan University’s Mineral Recovery Research Centre. Covered by Stockhead.
Native Mineral Resources (ASX: NMR) reported high-grade gold results from drilling at Podosky, part of its joint venture with Haoma Mining over the Ravenswood Gold Project in Qld. Results included 14m @ 8.21g/t Au from 15m including 6m @ 19.21g/t Au from 20m and 1m @ 51.71g/t Au from 24m. NMR plans to haul material from Ravenswood to its Blackjack Operations for processing.
Cleanteq Water (ASX: CNQ) announced it has successfully completed the performance testing and commissioning of the CLEAN-IX® UColumn Uranium Processing Plant for Heathgate Resources as part of its uranium operations in South Australia. The contract, executed in September 2023, covered the delivery of a CLEAN-IX® U-Column system and associated equipment based on Clean TeQ’s proprietary Moving Bed Ion Exchange (MBIX) technology.
INDUSTRIALS
LaserBond (ASX: LBL) reported revenue of $23.0 million for 1H FY26, representing growth of 13.4% on the prior corresponding period ($20.3 million) and in line with 2H FY25 performance ($23.2 million). Gross profit of $12.4 million delivered a healthy margin of 53.9%. A strong order book, ongoing innovation investment, and effective management of material availability support confidence for the remainder of FY26.
Babylon Pump & Power (ASX: BPP) reported H1 FY26 revenue of $17.6m and $3.0m underlying EBITDA, delivering $4.2m in operating cash flow as the Company completed transformational rental acquisitions, secured a new multi-year Newmont contract and streamlined its portfolio to focus on higher-margin water management services.
BPH Global (ASX: BP8), a leading seaweed trading and product innovation company, announced aggregate sales for its first nine months of trading of approximately A$2.36 million, reflecting continued establishment and scaling of BPH’s Indonesian seaweed trading platform. The Company raised A$1m in a share placement with $600,000 to expand its Indonesian seaweed trading operations. This follows on from the recent (Memorandum of Understanding / MoU) with Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency.
Etherstack plc (ASX: ESK) reported FY25 revenue of US$10.1 million, up 70% on the prior year, delivering record annual revenue and EBITDA of US$2.0 million following a US$3.2 million turnaround. Growth was driven by major contract wins including a US$20 million+ AT&T FirstNet agreement and a £14.2 million UK Home Office deal, supporting a step-change in recurring support revenues, which increased 62% to US$3.7 million. The Company ended the period with US$2.3 million in cash, positioning Etherstack for forecast FY26 revenue of US$16.2–17.5 million.
CONSUMER
Lark Distilling (ASX: LRK) reported H1 FY26 net sales of $8.7 million, up 10% on the prior corresponding period, driven by 18% growth in whisky sales and strength across direct-to-consumer, global travel retail and export channels. The Company ended the half with $18.3 million in cash and no debt, following completion of the Pontville Distillery redevelopment, positioning LARK for its global portfolio launch in H2 FY26.
Cettire (ASX: CTT) delivered adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million in H1 FY26, marking a significant $20.5 million half-on-half improvement as the Company leveraged its flexible business model to drive stronger profitability. While sales revenue of $382.8 million was broadly stable year-on-year, performance was underpinned by 13% growth outside the US and increasing contribution from repeat customers, now representing 69% of gross revenue. With $61.4 million in cash and no debt, Cettire remains well positioned to adapt to market conditions and pursue profitable global growth into FY26.
TECHNOLOGY
RAS Technology (ASX: RTH) reported revenue for the half year ended 31 December 2025 of $13.9 million, up 38% compared to the pcp, supported by growth across all operating divisions. ARR increased to $24.6 million, representing 34% growth year-on-year, driven by new contracts, expansion of the MTS and strong UK performance.
PlaySide Studios (ASX: PLY) delivered a strong turnaround in its H1 FY26 result, reporting EBITDA of $9.5m and NPAT of $7.9m, alongside operating cash flow of $5.6m, as the Company completed its restructure and streamlined its cost base. MOUSE: P.I. for Hire continues to build momentum with wishlists rising 20% to 1.2m, ranking 18th on Steam, with launch set for 16 April. With strengthened publishing initiatives and annualised cost savings of ~$7m, PlaySide expects FY26 revenue to exceed FY25 with lower operating costs.
BIOTECH
Neurotech International (ASX: NTI) reported a significant milestone in the development of its lead cannabinoid therapy NTI164. A rigorous 90-day GLP toxicology study in Beagle dogs showed the drug was well tolerated at doses up to ten times the highest human dose evaluated to date, with no mortality, dose-limiting toxicities, or clinically meaningful adverse effects observed. Covered by The Australian.
Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) announced dosing of the first patient in its First-In-Human (FIH) Phase 1/2a clinical trial of 177Lu-Betabart (RV-01). The dose escalation and expansion trial is designed to evaluate the safety, biodistribution and radiation dosimetry of 177Lu-BetaBart, along with its preliminary anti-tumor activity.
ReNerve (ASX: RNV) reported 60.2% sales growth in H1 FY26 compared to the
corresponding period in FY25, reflecting growing adoption of the NervAlign® Nerve Cuff in the
United States and increasing surgeon utilisation.
Imricor Medical Systems (ASX: IMR) delivered a defining FY25, highlighted by CE Mark approvals under the EU MDR for its second-generation platform, including NorthStar®, and the landmark first-in-human ischemic VT ablation under real-time MRI guidance, commencing the VISABL-VT trial. The Company significantly expanded its European pipeline from 7 to 40 sites and progressed U.S. FDA clearances, ending the year with US$40.8 million in cash to support continued commercial and regulatory momentum.
CORPORATE NEWS
Frontier Energy (ASX: FHE) appointed Jamie Cullen as its Executive Chairman as it continues to advance its Waroona Renewable Energy Project in WA. Mr Cullen is the former Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Energy, which he oversaw to become Australia’s largest remote energy specialist, with approximately 1GW of contracted power generation under long-term power purchase agreements.
Kairos Minerals (ASX: KAI) announced a proposed 15-for-1 Share Consolidation and name change to “Pilbara Gold Limited” to better reflect its development strategy for the 1.4Moz Mt York Gold Project in WA. An extraordinary general meeting will be held on 30 March 2026.
Richmond Vanadium Technology (ASX: RVT) appointed Joanne Bergamin as Advisory Board Member - Communications & Stakeholder Engagement. With her extensive
experience across Queensland’s critical minerals sector, Joanne will further strengthen RVT’s engagement with government and regional stakeholders.
Tungsten Mining (ASX: TGN) is pursuing a new U.S. listing to accelerate development of its globally significant tungsten portfolio. The company is targeting a listing on the Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange, intended to strengthen its engagement with U.S. government agencies and defence, whilst expanding its investor base.
