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Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is fast-tracking the deployment of the world’s first large-scale, fully integrated green energy grid dedicated to heavy industry, aiming to eliminate diesel use across its Pilbara operations by early 2027 and full completion by 2028.

Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA) has signed a Master Purchasing Agreement worth A$7.8 million for titanium alloy powders, underpinning plans to double production in FY2027 amid strong demand across multiple sectors.

Scout Security Limited posted a $10.5 million net loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a $9.1 million goodwill impairment linked to its acquisition of Roo Inc. The company raised capital and secured new partnerships while facing ongoing going concern uncertainties.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports positive exploration results from its Copalquin project in Durango, Mexico, highlighting significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts at Targets 3 and 5, reinforcing the district-scale potential.

American Rare Earths has outlined a three-stage pilot plant program combining Wyoming-based mineral processing with downstream refining in Canada, aiming to accelerate pre-production rare earth oxide output from its Halleck Creek Project.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

IODM Limited has renewed its commercial agreement with Convera for the UK higher education sector, increasing its revenue share and shifting to a non-exclusive arrangement that broadens its market opportunities.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) has received a A$1,686,579 R&D tax rebate for the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting its significant innovation efforts in lupin protein development across Australia and Germany. The rebate will support the company’s commercialisation and growth initiatives.

Locksley Resources has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect within the Mojave Project, aiming to test high-grade mineralisation continuity near a major US REE mine.

Careteq Limited has finalised the sale of its Embedded Health Solutions subsidiary for approximately $5 million, repaid related vendor loans, and plans to concentrate on growing its HMR Referrals platform amid ongoing regulatory and compliance considerations.