Australia Breaking News

Strata Minerals (ASX:SMX) announced an expansion of its Zelica Gold Project through the strategic acquisition of a new tenement.

Iondrive (ASX:ION) announced the divestment of its South Korean mineral exploration business.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has cleared the $3.3 billion acquisition of Insignia Financial (ASX:IFL) by US-based private equity firm CC Capital.

Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) announced a new three-year contract manufacturing agreement for the innovative Micro-Pak Mold Analyser system.

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) reported an underlying free cash flow of approximately $158 million for the March quarter.

Infotrust (ASX:ITS) has appointed David Clancy as the company’s CFO, effective April 20.

The Australian government has welcomed a breakthrough two-week ceasefire in the Middle East.

Quincy Institute Executive VP Trita Parsi says the US decision to negotiate an opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the basis of Iran's 15-point framework shows a changing of dynamics in the conflict. Parsi notes that by successfully threatening the global oil supply, Tehran has successfully shifted the conflict's dynamics by retaining leverage.

Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) concluded its initial exploration drilling programme at the Yellow Cat Uranium Vanadium Project.

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa says he would welcome US troops to help address his country's "security crisis," as long as they follow the lead of local armed forces. In an interview with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern in Guayaquil, Noboa says the US is already offering support and that he is open to deeper involvement from President Donald Trump's administration.

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX:RAD) reached a clinical milestone following a positive recommendation from the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee.

Perenti (ASX:PRN) announced a 12-month contract extension for its subsidiary, Barminco, at the Duketon Operations.