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High-Tech Metals (ASX:HTM) has announced that reverse circulation drilling at its high-grade Wagtail gold deposit is set to recommence the week of Jan. 12, following the Christmas shutdown.

Nexsen (ASX:NXN) has taken a major step toward US market entry with the commencement of engagement with the US Food and Drug Administration for its rapid Group B Streptococcus point-of-care diagnostic.

Gold and copper exploration company, ASX-listed MinRex Resources (ASX:MRR) and TSX-V-listed Electrum Discovery have agreed to merge in a transaction structured as a merger of equals.

Australia's new vehicle market sold 1,209,808 units in 2025, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid evolving consumer preferences.

Pilot Energy (ASX:PGY) has entered into a binding heads of agreement with SN Energy Australia to jointly develop a hybrid solar and battery energy storage project.

Barton Gold (ASX:BGD) has completed a high-resolution airborne gravity survey over the northern portion of Exploration License 6502.

Wilson Asset Management's active listed investment company has delivered a stellar 41.4% return over the 12 months to December 2025.

Life360 (NASDAQ:LIF) (ASX:360) has completed the acquisition of advertising technology firm Nativo for approximately $120 million, paid 65% in cash and 35% in stock.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX:BRE) has appointed John Vander Ploeg as CFO, effective immediately.

Housing Australia has revealed high staff stress and even concerns over the quality of office chairs during marathon board meetings.

Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) has fully integrated RACQ Insurance into its core reinsurance arrangements.

IKEA has vowed to contest an Australian Taxation Office probe alleging the Swedish home furnishings giant owes $171 million in unpaid withholding royalty taxes.

Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) has secured a major construction contract with BHP (ASX:BHP) for a car dumper project at Finucane Island.

SGH and Steel Dynamics have confirmed they have submitted a non-binding indicative offer to acquire 100% of BlueScope Steel.

The Australian dollar slipped as geopolitical risks lifted the US dollar and kept pressure on risk-sensitive currencies.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is implementing a cultural overhaul aimed at accelerating the approval of corporate mergers.

Nearly two years after its hurried launch, the federal government’s $10 billion affordable housing program, the Housing Australia Future Fund, has finalised funding for only 10% of the homes it aims to deliver.

Drilling at Massan deposit continues to deliver broad gold intercepts at Asara Resources' Kada Project.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) completed its acquisition of rival logistics software business Expedient.

TMK Energy (ASX:TMK) has reported record gas production from its 100% owned Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in Mongolia, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth.

Coal mining at Coronado Global Resources’ (ASX:CRN) Curragh complex in Queensland was suspended following a fatal accident.

Estrella Resources (ASX:ESR) announced key changes to its senior management team as the company prepares for the next phase of growth.

Australia's largest provider of food and accommodation services to remote mining sites is ramping up its offerings as it vies to secure the renewal of a $2.5 billion contract with mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO).

Metallium (ASX:MTM) announced that its US subsidiary, Flash Metals USA, has signed a binding e-scrap supply agreement with global commodities and recycling giant Glencore.