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Critical minerals, defence technology and development stage healthcare are driving plenty of investor attention on HotCopper this week, with several small cap names getting firmly under the microscope. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.

Two diamond holes at Silica Hill extend high-grade mineralised system Both holes intersected alteration, disseminated sulphides and sulphide-bearing stringer and stockwork veining Drilling has demonstrated approximately 100m of up-dip to down-dip continuity of mineralised system All three holes lie outside the existing mineralised block model Kuniko (ASX:KNI) has highlighted the potential to expand the Silica Hill resource footprint ahead of a planned project mineral resources estimate (MRE)...

Australian property prices are falling; at least that’s what you’d think if you only read the headlines. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. Sydney prices are down 4.2 per cent, and Melbourne is down 3.5 per cent over the latest quarter, while the five-capital-cities aggregate has fallen 2.7 per cent.

Binding agreement with Latitude 66 for Piastri project in WA Project contiguous to Capricorn’s Golden Range tenure Tenure is considered highly prospective for gold and antimony Transaction consideration is $1.5 million, Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) entered into a binding agreement with Latitude 66 to acquire the prospective Piastri project tenement package in the Mid-West region of WA.

Ainsworth Game Technology has struck an $8.5 million agreement with Aristocrat to licence key patents and settle potential claims over their historic use in Australia, giving the gaming machine maker greater certainty as it targets growth in the local market. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.

Equus Energy and Alcoa execute binding long-term GSA Alcoa becomes Equus’ foundation domestic gas customer GSA supports Alcoa funding agreement, which provides Equus with up to US$30 million in development funding Follows the technical phase of Pre-FEED, which confirmed capital-efficient development Equus Energy (ASX: EQU) has signed a binding 10-year gas sales agreement (GSA) with Alcoa, establishing the aluminium giant as the foundation domestic gas customer for the proposed Equus gas...

Broad mineralised zones returned in southernmost hole at Adder Intersections confirm continuity of mineralisation around 100m down dip Kanowna Shear at Adder remains sparsely tested below 100m vertical Work underway to support definition of follow up drill targets Cosmo Metals (ASX:CMO) has confirmed a broad mineralised zone at the Adder prospect with assay results from testing of the southeastern portion of the Kanowna Shear within the Kanowna Gold Project (KGP) in WA.

Maiden RC program at Conglomerate Creek Target 2 intersected copper mineralisation in all six holes Successful first sub-surface test of 2.0km by 2.5km intrusive complex Drilling confirmed mineralising system continues at depth Concurrent field programs underway at Mt Isa North (QLD) and Quinns (WA) Antares Metals (ASX:AM5) has confirmed depth potential with a successful maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Conglomerate Creek Target 2 prospect within the Mount Isa North...

At The Bell – The ASX is tipped to open lower today after the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 20.90 points or 0.23% to 9,188.50 yesterday. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. Elsewhere, Wall Street had a positive session overnight with the S&P 500 setting another record high with further positive inflation news and strong profit performances.

KPMG Australia is facing another damaging week as two senior executives exit the firm and fresh allegations about its treatment of whistleblowers emerge just days before a parliamentary hearing. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.