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Avira Resources (ASX:AVW) confirmed the receipt of all critical approvals for its high-grade Mt Cattlin Gold Project.

Frontier Energy (ASX:FHE) secured long-term government-backed revenue protection through the federal capacity investment scheme.

NewPeak Metals (ASX:NPM) mobilised drilling operations at its flagship Las Opeñas Gold Project.

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) announced the sale of a 2.5% net smelter return royalty to Elemental Royalty Corp.

Pacgold (ASX:PGO) transitioned from exploration to production following its first gold pour at the White Dam Gold Project.

Austal (ASX:ASB) has secured a $136 million contract extension to construct two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force.

Vote counting is underway following polls across key regions in India. West Bengal is emerging as the main battleground and the outcome will test Prime Minister Modi's ability to expand beyond the core BJP base. Bloomberg's Sudhi Ranjan Sen reports.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) upgraded its financial guidance for the 2026 financial year following a period of "continued operating momentum".

IMF Africa Director Abebe Selassie says Africa's economies were strengthening before the Iran crisis, with solid growth, lower inflation, and declining debt, but are now facing slower growth and shocks such as reduced remittances and rising oil prices. He told Bloomberg TV any short-term support should be targeted and temporary to avoid undermining long-term development goals.

Merino & Co. (ASX:MNC) has secured an exclusive distribution agreement for the Mainland China market.

Stellar Resources (ASX:SRZ) has secured commitments to raise $22.1 million through a heavily oversubscribed capital placement.

Sydney-based BrainChip (ASX:BRN) entered into a non-exclusive IP distribution licence agreement with ASICLAND.