Critical Resources Ltd (ASX:CRR, FRA:9S70) has identified a highly prospective lithium exploration corridor at its 100%-owned Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada, after geochemical analysis confirmed multiple strongly fractionated pegmatites across the Northern Prospects Area.
Whole-rock sampling returned potassium-to-rubidium ratios as low as 17.4, alongside values of up to 5,510 parts per million rubidium, 221 ppm caesium and 53 ppm tantalum.
JPMorgan has called the 35%-45% pullback in EMEA gold miners a compelling entry point, keeping AngloGold Ashanti (ASX:AGG) and Fresnillo as its top picks and placing Gold Fields on Positive Catalyst Watch.
The sector is pricing in long-term gold at roughly $3,200-$3,800 an ounce, around 20% below JPMorgan’s revised end-2026 target of $4,500.
Netwealth Group Ltd shares rose 2.4% to $23.73 after the wealth manager reported record funds under administration of $135.7 billion for FY2026.
The $5.7 billion company recorded net inflows of $15.4 billion for the financial year and reaffirmed its FY2027 guidance in its fourth-quarter update.
BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP) shares fell 3% to $58.73 after its FY27 copper production guidance came in below market expectations, despite June quarter output broadly matching forecasts.
The miner expects group copper production to decline 12% in FY27, mainly due to a previously flagged grade decline at Escondida. However, a conveyor failure at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia added further pressure.
Black Cat Syndicate Ltd (ASX:BC8) has identified two high-grade gold discoveries at its Paulsens Gold Operation in Western Australia, opening new near-mine growth opportunities beyond the operation’s historical mining footprint.
Underground drilling and development have defined multiple mineralised lenses at the new Lynx and Regulus lodes, including standout intercepts of 4.8 metres at 18.8 g/t gold at Lynx and 3.7 metres at 40.3 g/t gold at Regulus. A further Regulus result returned 1.1 metres at 69.6 g/t gold.
Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX:ODY) has confirmed a new shallow high-grade gold discovery at the Shackle target within its Tuckanarra Gold Project in Western Australia, while further drilling at Bollard has strengthened confidence in the continuity of mineralised shoots beneath the historical open pit.
First-pass reverse circulation drilling returned gold in all three holes completed at Shackle, including a standout intersection of 3 metres at 16.1 g/t gold from 55 metres. Other results included 4 metres at 5.3 g/t from 31 metres and 3 metres at 1.7 g/t from 44 metres.
Unith Ltd (ASX:UNT) has launched a $2.75 million capital raising to accelerate development and commercialisation of its AI-powered digital human technology.
The funding package includes a $1 million placement to institutional, sophisticated, and professional investors and a pro rata, non-renounceable entitlement offer targeting an additional $1.75 million. The company has also agreed to convert $500,000 of debt into equity on the same terms.
SpaceX Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares have fallen back towards their initial public offering price just over a month after listing, as early enthusiasm for the space exploration company gives way to closer scrutiny of its valuation, spending requirements and limited public float.
The stock, trading under the ticker SPCX, slipped to a fresh low of $132.15, below its $135 IPO price, before closing Wednesday at $135.27.
MIRRABOOKA INVESTMENTS LIMITED (ASX:MIR) has lifted full-year profit by 63.6% to A$13.0 million and declared a 3.0-cent special dividend, taking total fully franked dividends for FY2026 to 14.0 cents per share.
Revenue from operating activities increased 36.1% to A$15.5 million, while net profit per share rose to 5.8 cents from 4.0 cents in the previous corresponding period.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has warned that major technology platforms are still falling short in detecting and disrupting sexual extortion, grooming and child sexual exploitation online.
The regulator’s latest transparency report examined Apple, Discord, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Snap and WhatsApp between July and December 2025.
Janus Electric Holdings Ltd (ASX:JNS) has secured approximately A$45 million in conditional orders from four new California fleet operators, lifting its contracted North American order book to 112 diesel-to-electric truck conversions.
Golden State Express, WEHACO, Tradelink Transport and King Fio Trucking have ordered a combined 67 conversions, 77 swappable battery packs and four Janus Charge & Change Stations. The agreements expand Janus’ US customer base from one to five fleet operators.