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Shares in Solstice Minerals (ASX:SLS) rose by more than 10% on May 11 following news that the explorer has broadened the footprint of its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project.

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) appointed former Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) exec Nev Power as Chair and Shelley Robertson as CEO.

ACDC Metals (ASX:ADC) commenced field operations at its newly acquired Mount Jackson Gold-Silver Project.

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) commenced fieldwork at the Sascha Marcelina Gold-Silver Project in Argentina.

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and the Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation have formalised a 30-year power purchase agreement for the Jinbi Solar Project.

Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) announced the appointment of Ryan Comstock as the company’s CEO, effective immediately.

Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) secured $5 million through a two-tranche share placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.

The Australian Takeovers Panel has declined to grant an interim order requested by Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX).

FMR Resources (ASX:FMR) announced the acquisition of the La Lorena Project.

Humm Group (ASX:HUM) has reached an agreement with activist shareholders to overhaul its leadership, headlined by the immediate resignation of founder Andrew Abercrombie.

BCAL Diagnostics (ASX:BDX), an Australian healthcare innovator specialising in early-stage cancer detection, appointed Anne-Louise Arnett as its CEO.

Inghams (ASX:ING) warned that the conflict in the Middle East is driving a surge in fuel prices and surcharges, with an estimated net impact of $7 million to $10 million.

Metcash (ASX:MTS) announced an expected underlying profit after tax of between $268 million and $270 million for the period ended April 30.

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) announced a binding agreement to sell its entire interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project.

oOh!media (ASX:OML) has confirmed the receipt of a fresh takeover bid, sparking a potential bidding war.

Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL) has reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance following its first-half performance for 2026.

Olympio Metals (ASX:OLY) has reached the key commitment milestone to earn a 51% interest in the Bousquet Gold Project.

Biotech giant CSL (ASX:CSL) issued an update to its 2026 financial year outlook, softening revenue and profit expectations.

US President Donald Trump has rejected a peace proposal from Tehran, dismissing Iran's terms for ending the current regional conflict.

Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) has launched a capital raise to secure up to NZ$24 million, priced at NZ$0.170 per share.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed a major crackdown on negative gearing and capital gains tax to cool the investor market for existing homes.

Australia has pledged an additional $2 billion over the next four years to fund critical "enabling" infrastructure.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed the 2026 budget will forecast lower deficits but no return to surplus.

The Treasury has released a consultation paper detailing a proposed overhaul of the superannuation performance test.