The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index (ASX: XSO) closed 20.8 points higher at 3,386.0, up 0.62% for yesterday's session, although the index remains down 2.16% over the past five days.
Several companies have delivered fresh operational and corporate milestones across gold, critical minerals, sports technology and autonomous mining solutions this morning. You can read about the following and more throughout the day.
Carnavale builds confidence in Kookynie gold development pathway
Carnavale Resources Ltd (ASX:CAV, FRA:YBB) has reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Kookynie Gold Project near Leonora in Western Australia, increasing the total resource to 855,000 tonnes at 4.4g/t gold for 120,000 ounces.
Nova to put Alaska strategy before energy and resources audience
Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX:NVA, NASDAQ:NVA, FRA:QM3) advised that chief executive officer Christopher Gerteisen will present at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage from May 19-21, 2026.
Catapult posts record FY26 revenue as SaaS efficiency improves
Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX:CAT) reported record FY26 financial results, with annualised contract value rising 28% year-on-year on a constant currency basis to US$133.8 million.
RocketDNA scales autonomous drone deployment across BMA operations
RocketDNA Ltd (ASX:RKT) revealed its autonomous drone partnership with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has become one of the largest autonomous drone deployments operating in Australia.