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Aguia Resources (ASX:AGR) has reported an operational improvement at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia.

BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) secured all primary approvals from the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments to proceed with the offshore placement of material generated from its dredging program at the Cape Preston West Port.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has secured a binding contract worth US$22 million to supply remote weapon systems to a prime contractor.

Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) announced that Australian Retirement Trust will acquire a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney for $864 million.

Invion (ASX:IVX) announced that its partner, Hanlim Pharm, has secured non-dilutive funding, including support from the South Korean Government's Korea Drug Development Fund.

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) has completed the sale of its non-core uranium assets to Elevate Uranium (ASX:EL8) for a total consideration of $5 million.

Scorpion Minerals (ASX:SCN) has executed a binding option agreement with Ozz Resources (ASX:OZZ) to acquire the Old prospect tenements within its Pharos Gold Project.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Southern Cross Media Group's (ASX:SXL) proposed acquisition of Seven West Media (ASX:SWM).

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) has closed an underwritten public offering of 2,928,300 American Depositary Shares at $6.83 per ADS, raising approximately $20 million.

Axel REE (ASX:AXL) has expanded the scale of its flagship Caladão REE–Gallium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the "politicisation" of the Bondi attacks, pushing back against Opposition criticism.

Kuniko (ASX:KNI) announced the commencement of its Phase 1 diamond drilling program at the Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project.

Pearl Gull Iron (ASX:PLG) has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving total consideration of $4.5 million in cash.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is examining the impact of a rapid surge in AI-driven data centres on Australia's renewable-focused electricity grid.

AusQuest (ASX:AQD) has reported early results from its reconnaissance reverse circulation drilling program at the Mt Davis Project.

Emmerson Resources' (ASX:ERM) Tennant Creek JV has approved a major increase in exploration activities, with a $6.9 million work program scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

Australian Tungsten & Antimony (ASX:AT4) announced plans to spin out its Drummond Basin and New South Wales assets.

The Reserve Bank of Australia revealed that its board decided it was too soon to determine whether inflation would be more persistent than previously assumed.

Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has entered a binding scheme implementation deed with ACAM GP on behalf of ACAM LP.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has completed its final gold smelt for 2025 at the Blackjack Gold Operations in northern Queensland.

VRX Silica (ASX:VRX) announced the implementation of a succession plan for its CEO role, with Managing Director Bruce Maluish set to step down in 2026.

MRG Metals (ASX:MRQ) has completed the acquisition of Sheerartar Minerals, securing the high-grade, magnet-rich Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa.

Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) has released the results of a scoping study on its Weld Range Iron Ore Project, outlining a strategy to expand production.

Earlypay (ASX:EPY) has withdrawn its FY26 earnings guidance, previously projecting a 15–20% increase in EPS over FY25.