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Thunderbird Resources Limited (ASX: THB) has delivered another strong set of results from its Kookabookra Gold Project in north-eastern New South Wales (Figure 1). The latest announcement highlights continued success from surface sampling programs and the emergence of a new high-grade target, reinforcing the district-scale potential for an intrusive-related gold system.

Invion Limited (ASX: IVX) has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to INV043 for the treatment of anal cancer. This recognition is more than just a regulatory tick—it represents a strategic shift in the company’s development pathway

Tryptamine Therapeutics Limited (ASX: TYP) is sharpening its position in the psychedelic medicine sector with continued progress across its precision psilocin program. Focused on treating eating disorders and chronic pain, the company’s lead formulation, TRP-8803, is designed to overcome the shortcomings of oral psilocybin by delivering precision dosing, rapid onset, and a treatment model built for commercial scalability.

Lion Rock Minerals Ltd (ASX: LRM) has delivered another milestone from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with premium-grade natural rutile nuggets confirmed across multiple locations. Independent validation by TZ Minerals International (TZMI), a leading authority in the titanium sector, has reinforced the global significance of Minta, confirming that the high-purity rutile is suitable for all major end-use industries (Figure 1).

OpenLearning Limited (ASX: OLL) has taken a significant step in its Southeast Asian growth strategy with a five-year, usage-based SaaS agreement with Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT) in the Philippines. Valued at a minimum of A$340,000 over the term, the deal will see OpenLearning’s AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) implemented across all faculties and programs at one of the country’s most respected private universities.

Race Oncology Limited (ASX: RAC) has taken another important step forward in its mission of “protecting patients while optimising their cancer treatment.” The company has now dosed the first patient in its Phase 1 trial of RC220, the reformulated version of bisantrene designed to deliver both anti-cancer efficacy and cardioprotection.

Rumble Resources Limited (ASX: RTR) has taken significant steps forward in positioning its Western Queen Project as a dual-commodity operation (Figure 1). In early August, the company reported high-grade tungsten assay results from historical diamond core samples, followed by the announcement of a maiden Tungsten Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) just days later. Together, these developments underline the scale and strategic importance of Western Queen’s tungsten potential alon

Thunderbird Resources Limited (ASX: THB) has outlined multiple high-priority drill targets at its 100%-owned Kookabookra Gold Project in NSW, following strong results from a recent GAIP survey (Figure 1). Conducted over the Mannix and Mt Secret prospects, the survey defined compelling chargeability anomalies closely linked to favourable structures, geological contacts, and gold-in-soil geochemistry.

OD6 Metals Limited (ASX: OD6) has delivered a key milestone at its 100%-owned Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project in Western Australia, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) and Mixed Rare Earth Hydroxide (MREH) with low impurities and strong commercial payability potential (Figure 1). The results, achieved through recent flowsheet developments, confirm Splinter Rock’s capability to produce a premium, magnet-rich rare earth product that meets or exceeds global

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Peak Minerals Limited (ASX: PUA) has reported further high-grade heavy mineral (HM) assay results from the Minta Rutile Project in central Cameroon, confirming the expansion of what is shaping up to be a globally significant rutile system. The defined mineralised footprint has now grown to approximately 2,125km² within a broader 3,500km² target area, reinforcing the scale and continuity of rutile-rich mineralisation (Figure 1).