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AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) has announced that CFO and company secretary Andrew Cook has resigned to pursue other business interests.

The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped on Jan. 9 as investors positioned themselves ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report, the first clear economic read following the recent government shutdown.

Lodestar Minerals (ASX:LSR) has completed the acquisition of the Virgin Mountain Project in Arizona, USA, advancing its strategy to expand into highly prospective US mining jurisdictions.

Lunnon Metals (ASX:LM8) has reported strong results from reverse circulation drilling at its Paringa West prospect, part of the company's Foster-Baker Project in the St Ives/Kambalda region.

Celsius Resources (ASX:CLA) has appointed Grant Samuel Capital Advisory as its financial adviser to support the finalisation of financing for the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, operated through its Philippine affiliate, Makilala Mining.

5E Advanced Materials (ASX:5EA), a developer of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, announced that its boric acid has successfully passed all qualification parameters in a 20-ton commercial tank trial conducted by a major US-based LCD glass manufacturer.

Sprintex (ASX:SIX) has raised $3.6 million through the early exercise of options and a share placement to strengthen its balance sheet and fast-track work with Mest Water.

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB), a global leader in allogeneic cellular therapies for inflammatory diseases, reported a 60% increase in Ryoncil (remestemcel-L-rknd) sales, generating US$35.1 million in gross revenue for the December 2025 quarter.

2025 delivered global conflict and political shockwaves - yet markets surged anyway.

WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SIMPEC, has been awarded a new $11 million contract for structural, mechanical, and piping works at the Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia operations in Kwinana, Western Australia.

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) has announced an expansion of its on-market share buyback program, increasing the total value to $1.5 billion as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

Silver and base metals explorer Iltani Resources (ASX:ILT) announced exceptional assay results from its final 2025 drilling program at the Orient Silver-Indium Project in Herberton, North Queensland.