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Top Stories AA2 — Ariana Resources delivers blockbuster Dokwe PFS with post-tax NPV of US$740M and 92% IRR at US$4,250/oz gold Ariana Resources has delivered one of the most compelling junior gold project economics you will see on the ASX. The Pre-Feasibility Study for its 100%-owned Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe returns a post-tax NPV of US$740 million — over A$1 billion — and a staggering 92% IRR at US$4,250 per ounce gold, with an approximate one-year payback from commissioning. The Ore Reserve has jumped 42% to 1.13 million ounces, supporting a 20-year mine life producing over one million ounces at a peak rate of 100,000 ounces per annum — all from a low pre-production capex of just US$164 million. The company is debt-free with A$53 million in cash and is targeting a Definitive Feasibility Study in Q1 2027. IG6 — IG6 signs binding JV with Italy’s Alkeemia to build a 10,000–15,000 t/y graphite processing hub in Porto Marghera, Europe International Graphite has signed a binding Joint Venture with Italian HF producer Alkeemia to build a 10,000 to 15,000 tonne per year graphite processing facility at Porto Marghera, Italy — a direct foothold in the European critical minerals supply chain. IG6 holds a 49% stake with a 50/50 profit share, while Alkeemia contributes the land, permits, infrastructure and operational workforce. Construction is targeted to begin Q3 2026 with first production expected in the second half of 2027. This is a significant strategic move for a small ASX explorer, plugging directly into European battery supply chain demand at a time when the EU is actively reducing dependence on Chinese graphite. STG — Straker confirms fraud at US subsidiary, investigation ongoing with law enforcement Straker Limited has confirmed that fraudulent transactions occurred involving bank accounts of its US subsidiary, Straker Translations Inc, and is cooperating with US law enforcement. This is the update the market was waiting for after last week’s trading halt — and critically, no financial impact or dollar amount has been disclosed. That lack of transparency will be deeply unsettling for shareholders who have no way to assess the materiality of the loss. Management says business operations are continuing as normal, but investors should watch closely for a follow-up announcement quantifying the damage. This kind of news can have a long tail. Mid-Tier Movers RCE — Recce Pharmaceuticals signed a term sheet for a 10-year exclusive licensing deal for its R327 Topical Gel across MENA markets including Saudi Arabia, GCC countries, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco, with milestone payments worth up to USD $3.5 million plus a 30% share of net selling price and a 6% royalty on net sales above USD $50 million per year. The definitive agreement is targeted for next quarter — while non-binding for now, this is meaningful commercial validation in a high-burden diabetic foot infection market of 84 million diabetes patients. SVM — Sovereign Metals confirmed the presence of high-value heavy rare earth minerals including Dysprosium, Terbium and Yttrium across four pits in the Kasiya DFS mine plan, with independent pricing suggesting a potential premium of up to US$16,000 to US$19,000 per tonne versus the current benchmark of around US$6,142 per tonne. Critically, the monazite may be recoverable from existing DFS tailings with no additional mining required — a potential third revenue stream alongside rutile and graphite that could be a material re-rating catalyst for what is already a US$2.2 billion pre-tax NPV project. MNB — Minbos Resources completed the final security agreement for its US$16 million IDC loan facility and submitted its first drawdown request for US$4.8 million to fund Phase 1 civil works and mobilise the Phase 2 construction contract for its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola. Combined with a previously announced BFA loan of US$5.48 million, remaining construction costs are now fully funded — this project is moving from development to reality. IVZ — Invictus Energy entered a trading halt pending a major update to its Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement with the Government of Zimbabwe, relating to its Cabora Bassa Basin assets which host the Mukuyu gas discovery. A PPSA update of this nature could be transformational — investors in IVZ should watch for the announcement before trading resumes on Friday 29 May. LU7 — Lithium Universe acquired an exclusive global licence for the University of Edinburgh’s patented Gold Copper Diamide Extraction process, which selectively recovers gold and copper from e-waste without high-temperature smelting. Gold content in e-waste can be up to 100 times richer than natural ore, with one tonne worth approximately US$46,320 at current prices. The acquisition complements LU7’s existing silver extraction technology from solar panel recycling, positioning the company as a broader critical and precious metals recycler. KNO — Knosys renewed its enterprise knowledge management contract with ANZ Bank for two years at a total value of $3.8 million — with the full amount paid upfront, providing a significant cash boost for a small-cap software company. The deal also involves integrating a new AI assistant into ANZ’s knowledge management portal, keeping Knosys relevant in the rapidly evolving enterprise AI space. Rapid Fire * PRX — Prodigy Gold’s Hyperion Scoping Study delivers a pre-tax NPV of A$107 million and a 63% IRR with just A$24 million upfront capex — a compelling result for a small Tanami North gold project targeting 260,000 ounces over four years. * KNI — Kuniko wrapped up Phase 1 drilling at Commonwealth-Silica Hill in NSW with spectacular results including 0.5 metres at 346.7 g/t gold equivalent — Phase 2 drilling kicks off in early July targeting step-out extensions and deeper high-grade zones. * BAS — Bass Oil secured a $3.5 million South Australian government grant to develop its Kiwi liquids-rich gas field, with 25% of funds advanced immediately — cornerstone funding for a field that previously flowed 4.1 million cubic feet of gas per day. * A3D — Aurora Labs upgraded its relationship with missile maker MBDA — €44 billion order backlog — from an MOU to a formal three-year Teaming Agreement for 3D-printed turbojet engine technology targeting European and Australian defence markets. * EMV — EMVision’s portable brain scanner passed a real-world aeromedical test with the Royal Flying Doctor Service across 13 patient transfers up to 371 kilometres from Adelaide, with the company also receiving its final $400,000 milestone payment from the Australian Stroke Alliance. * BDM — Burgundy Diamond’s Arctic Canadian subsidiary had its court-approved insolvency stay extended to July 28 with DIP financing approved — a formal sales process for the Ekati diamond mine is now underway. * E25 — Element 25 locked in long-term mining and haulage contracts with ReGroup for its Butcherbird Manganese Expansion Project, targeting 1.1 million tonnes per annum with commissioning on track for Q1 2027. 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