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Regal Partners Limited reported a 4.6% rise in funds under management to $18 billion in Q4 2024, driven by record net inflows and acquisitions. The company’s diversified strategies and recent deals underpin a 64% annual FUM growth.

Scalare Partners reports robust progress in Q2 FY25, highlighted by a $4.3 million capital raise, expansion of its Tech Ready Women program, and a growing investment portfolio. The company is poised for its next growth phase with a strong cash position and a healthy pipeline of early-stage tech investments.

Vinyl Group Ltd has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising $7.65 million to complete the acquisition of Concrete Playground Pty Ltd and strengthen its cash reserves. The offer garnered strong support from shareholders, underscoring confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

Vertex Minerals has commenced commissioning at its Reward Gold Mine, processing the first ore through a newly installed gravity gold plant. The company anticipates first commercial gold sales by February, marking a significant milestone in its high-tech, environmentally conscious mining strategy.

Latin Resources Limited has secured Supreme Court approval for its acquisition by Pilbara Minerals, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian mining sector.

Emmerson Resources has formed a strategic alliance with CuFe and Tennant Minerals to explore a multi-user processing facility at Tennant Creek, while advancing a 5,000m drilling program and securing funding to support growth through 2026.

Global Health Limited reported a robust 22% increase in customer receipts for the December 2024 quarter, alongside a significant improvement in operating cash flow, positioning the company well amid ongoing healthcare sector challenges.

Buru Energy is progressing steadily on its Rafael Project, aiming for commercial agreements in early 2025 and production by late 2027, while implementing significant cost reductions to sharpen its financial position.

Pantera Lithium has completed a detailed 3D geological model confirming the potential of its Arkansas lithium brine project and raised over $2 million to fund exploration despite initial drilling setbacks.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a solid half-year performance for December 2024, maintaining stable revenue and lifting its fully franked dividend by 1%. The company also introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to better align shareholder interests and capital structure.

Centrex Limited has initiated a $10.4 million Entitlement Offer to fund the critical Stage 1.5 Expansion of its Ardmore Phosphate Project, aiming to boost production capacity to 625ktpa. The company highlights the pivotal role of this capital raise in securing operational continuity amid notable financial and logistical risks.

Charter Hall Wholesale Management Limited has secured majority control of Hotel Property Investments (HPI) with a 63.7% voting stake and the HPI board now recommends acceptance of the all-cash takeover offer valued at $3.752 per security.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised A$9.35 million through a strategic share placement, bolstering its financial position to advance the Kvanefjeld Rare Earths Project in Greenland and attracting new international institutional investors.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has successfully dosed all patients in its Phase II trial of RECCE® 327 topical gel for acute bacterial skin infections, showing encouraging preliminary efficacy and safety data. The company is preparing for pivotal Phase III trials in Australia and Indonesia, targeting a significant global market opportunity.

Fulcrum Lithium Ltd has successfully completed its IPO, raising $9.7 million, and commenced drilling at its Alkali Flats lithium project in Nevada, marking a significant step in its exploration journey.

Noronex Limited reports robust copper-silver assay results from its Fiesta Project drilling in Namibia, revealing extensive mineralisation over 4.5 kilometres and promising new step-out intercepts. The company advances towards a potentially transformative copper discovery in the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Stavely Minerals is progressing exploration at its Western Victoria copper-gold project, initiating a ground IP survey at the S41 gold prospect and confirming high-grade copper-silver mineralisation at the Junction discovery through recent drilling.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has appointed Jade Spooner as CEO to spearhead the rapid commercialisation of its Kumu platform and e-commerce marketplace. Spooner’s proven track record in scaling tech startups positions her to lead 1TT into its next growth phase.

Delta Lithium reports strong drilling results and successful metallurgical test work at its Yinnetharra Lithium Project, underpinning confidence in resource expansion and future development plans.

Ballymore Resources is preparing to launch a 2,000m Stage 5 diamond drilling program at its Dittmer Gold Project in February 2025, aiming to extend known gold mineralisation and explore a deep porphyry target. This follows a string of successful drill results that have yet to be fully quantified in a Mineral Resource estimate.

Centrex Limited has announced a $10.4 million entitlement offer to eligible shareholders, aiming to strengthen its financial position and support ongoing operations at the Ardmore phosphate mine. The offer is critical amid recent debt restructuring agreements with Aurizon and NAB.

Centaurus Metals has achieved a breakthrough with a 34% nickel concentrate from its Jaguar Project pilot plant, promising substantial cost savings and enhanced market appeal. This development is set to reshape the project's economics and strategic partnerships.

Liontown Resources has delivered a robust December quarter, achieving positive net cash flow and record production at its Kathleen Valley lithium project, reinforcing its path to becoming a major sustainable spodumene supplier.

Lode Resources Ltd has reported inaugural high-grade drill assay results from its Montezuma Antimony Project in Tasmania, revealing wider and richer mineralisation than previously known, including significant antimony, silver, gold, copper, and tin.