June 2025

Manuka Resources is progressing financing to restart its Wonawinta silver processing plant and is evaluating a promising gold cut-back at Mt Boppy to boost its Cobar Basin production plan.

QuickFee Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising a total of A$1.532 million alongside a recent placement, positioning the fintech for accelerated loan book expansion in the US and Australia.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to declare unacceptable circumstances in a dispute involving Mayfield Childcare Limited shareholders but has referred potential breaches of takeover laws to ASIC for further investigation.

Rapid Critical Metals has successfully raised A$10.5 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the acquisition of the Conrad and Webbs Silver Projects in New South Wales, setting the stage for an accelerated exploration campaign.

Bowen Coking Coal Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading after missing a critical deadline to update the market on its funding efforts, casting uncertainty over its operational future.

Bowen Coking Coal has announced it will remain suspended on the ASX as it reassesses its operational plans and explores financing options amid challenging market conditions.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured $335,020 in funding from the Blue Economy CRC to progress the preliminary design of its MoorPower commercial pilot, aiming to revolutionize offshore aquaculture energy use.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for over 30 ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2025. This detailed timetable offers investors clarity on income expectations and reinvestment options.

MIXI Australia has launched a recommended all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet at $1.20 per share, significantly outpacing rival Betr Entertainment’s scrip proposal. The PointsBet board unanimously supports MIXI’s bid, highlighting its certainty and premium value.

Iltani Resources has revealed promising preliminary results from its VTEM survey at the Herberton Project, identifying multiple new electromagnetic anomalies that could significantly expand the known silver-indium mineralisation. Drill testing is set to begin by mid to late July 2025.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has been granted a US patent for NNZ-2591 to treat Pitt Hopkins syndrome, bolstered by promising Phase 2 clinical trial results and FDA orphan drug status.

Iron Road Ltd has entered a staged Farm-In and Joint Venture agreement with Red Tiger Resources to explore the promising EL6580 tenement in South Australia, targeting heavy mineral sands and other critical minerals. The deal includes a phased investment approach with potential to increase Iron Road’s stake to 70%.

xReality Group has raised $2 million through a discounted share placement to fuel the international expansion of its Operator XR virtual reality training platform, targeting law enforcement and military sectors.

Bannerman Energy has successfully raised A$85 million through a placement to institutional investors, bolstering its cash reserves as it advances the Etango uranium project towards a Final Investment Decision.

MTM Critical Metals has raised A$50 million through a well-supported institutional placement to accelerate the rollout of its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S. This capital injection marks a pivotal step in MTM’s transformation into a U.S.-focused clean technology company.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 12.25 cents per unit final distribution for its High Conviction Trust Active ETF for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for investors.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 7.33 cents per unit final distribution for the Airlie Australian Share Fund – Active ETF for the six months ended June 30, 2025, alongside key dates for investors to note.

Coventry Group Limited has appointed Nik Alpert as Acting Group CEO and announced a planned CFO transition, signaling a new leadership phase for the industrial distributor.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 16.25 cents per unit final distribution for its Global Fund Active ETF for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for early July.

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Firebrick Pharma has raised $0.2 million in a placement well below its $1.6 million target, prompting a review of its expansion and product development plans for Nasodine.