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European billionaire Olivier Goudet has further increased his stake in Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE), the owner of renowned wine brands including Penfolds, Daou, Stags’ Leap, and Wolf Blass.

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) expects adjusted EBITDA from operations for the December 2025 quarter to be between US$35 million and US$40 million.

Solis Minerals (ASX:SLM) has provided an update on its 100%-owned Cinto Copper Project in Peru.

Iondrive (ASX:ION) announced leadership transition as it moves from technology development to the commercial execution and scale-up of its proprietary IONSolv platform.

Federal Resources Minister and Labor MP for Brand, Madeleine King, has raised concerns over the potential sale of RAC Insurance to east coast giant Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG), warning it could undermine vital local services for West Australians.

PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) reported unaudited trading results for the first half of FY26, with group revenue rising 26% to $68.2 million, compared with $54.1 million in the same period last year.

Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart is extending her empire into the Middle East after securing five gold exploration licences in Saudi Arabia through her Hancock Prospecting subsidiary, Midana Exploration, in partnership with the kingdom’s largest miner, Maaden

City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) has reported a solid trading update for the 26 weeks to Dec. 28, 2025, delivering global sales revenue of $69.2 million, broadly flat on the prior corresponding period.

Australia's competition watchdog has stepped up pressure on the Albanese government to fast-track legislation that would give it powers to force Apple and Google to open their devices to third-party app stores and alternative payment systems.

BlockDAG is facing mounting investor concern over missing funds, unpaid obligations, and unfulfilled commitments.

Silver has smashed past the US$90 level this month, capping one of the strongest runs of any major asset.

NOVONIX (ASX:NVX), a global leader in battery materials and technology, provided an update on its supply timeline for Panasonic Energy, its lead battery material customer.

Australian heavy rare earths company Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) has announced encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from its Wolverine-Dazzler Blending Study.

Zelira Therapeutics (ASX:ZLD) has secured US$33 million (before costs) through a strategic fundraising with TGC Biotechnology Fund, into its HOPE 1 special purpose vehicle, bringing total equity raised to US$36.6 million.

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) has reported substantial rare earth mineralisation in initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Fjord and Upper Fjord deposits within the Tanbreez Project in Greenland.

Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has reported progress at its Mount Ida Gold Project following a second field program in mid-December conducted by BMGS from Kalgoorlie.

NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) has announced expansion of the high-grade subdomain at its Patterson Corridor East discovery and the launch of its 2026 exploration program, totaling 45,500m.

Black Bear Minerals (ASX:BKB) has reported significant new gold and silver intercepts at its Independence Project in Lander County, Nevada, following the first phase of drilling at Rebel Peak.

The Financial Sector Union has raised concerns over the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) plan to stop hiring new employees under its Bankwest subsidiary.

Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has resumed grade control drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project.

NobleOak Life (ASX:NOL) has provided an update on the potential impact of Victorian stamp duty reforms, following its April 3, 2025 announcement and disclosures in its FY25 financial accounts.

The Aurora 140-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System has secured a major regulatory milestone after the Australian Energy Market Operator and South Australian transmission operator ElectraNet accepted its proposed Generator Performance Standards under the National Electricity Rules

Vitasora Health (ASX:VHL) has completed its $11 million capital raise, following the full receipt of a $6.8 million cornerstone investment at a placement price of $0.03 per share.

Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) has announced record consolidated copper production for 2025, meeting its annual guidance with 224,764 tonnes—an increase of 22% over 2024 and 37% over 2023.