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European Metals Holdings has secured a crucial funding pathway to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Cinovec Lithium Project, combining a A$3 million placement with non-dilutive refinancing options to meet its €5.39 million share of a €11 million cash call.

MAC Copper has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval, satisfying all regulatory conditions for its acquisition by Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary. The deal now awaits shareholder votes and court sanction to proceed.

Peak Rare Earths Limited has entered a scheme of arrangement with Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing the company at approximately A$158 million. The scheme offers Peak shareholders a cash consideration of no less than A$0.359 per share, representing a 199% premium to the last closing price.

Lake Resources has successfully raised up to A$12 million through a strongly supported placement, bolstering its financial position to advance the Kachi lithium project in Argentina.

Silk Logistics Holdings has completed its acquisition by DP World Australia, with shareholders paid A$2.14 per share and the company set for imminent ASX delisting.

McLaren Minerals reports promising early Phase 1 drilling results at its McLaren Titanium Project, revealing high-grade heavy mineral assays beyond current resource boundaries and signaling strong potential for resource expansion.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has secured Federal Court approval for its scheme of arrangement, marking a key structural shift as its shares prepare to convert into ETF units.

Top Shelf International Holdings Limited has appointed voluntary administrators amid financial distress, with plans to continue trading while exploring sale or recapitalisation options. Shares remain suspended as the company seeks a path forward.

JAYRIDE Group has secured its first enterprise SaaS client with Thailand’s GB Limousine, marking a pivotal shift to recurring revenue and enterprise-grade transport software.

Mount Burgess Mining has acquired two promising gold projects in Western Australia, Viking and Blair North, with plans to commence drilling in late 2025. The acquisitions come with strong historical drill results and a $900,000 capital raise to fund exploration.

Mount Burgess Mining NL has inked binding agreements to acquire two promising high-grade gold projects in Western Australia, setting the stage for exploration drilling in late 2025 backed by a $900,000 capital raise.

360 Capital REIT (ASX, TOT) reported a modest statutory net profit for FY25 and projects a fully tax-deferred distribution yield of 7.6% for FY26, underpinned by a modern, well-leased portfolio and strategic growth initiatives.

Pacgold Limited advances its Northern Queensland footprint with a maiden 900,000-ounce gold resource at Alice River and a new high-grade antimony acquisition at St George, positioning itself amid critical mineral supply challenges.

Pacgold Limited has entered a farm-in agreement to acquire up to 100% of the St George Gold-Antimony Project in North Queensland, unlocking exposure to a critical mineral with soaring prices and strong geopolitical demand.

360 Capital REIT (ASX – TOT) has reported a return to profitability in FY25, extending its debt facility and completing key leasing deals, while preparing for leasing challenges in FY26.

CuFe Ltd announces a remarkable 400% increase in its Gecko copper-gold resource at Tennant Creek, boosting the total project resource to 24.3 million tonnes. This comprehensive update integrates decades of historical data and expands the deposit’s economic potential with byproduct metals.

Pure Resources reaffirms exceptional metallurgical results at its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% through sustainable processing. The company is now scaling up testing and forging strategic collaborations in the US to unlock downstream rare earth opportunities.

Power Minerals reports compelling high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections from early-stage auger drilling at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, extending the known mineralised footprint and reinforcing confidence in a significant resource.

Rhythm Biosciences has announced a $3.75 million placement to accelerate the commercial launch of its ColoSTAT® cancer detection test and expand its geneType™ product suite into key markets. The capital raise includes director participation and attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

Rhythm Biosciences is raising up to $3.75 million through a share placement to fund the launch of its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer diagnostic and accelerate commercialization of its geneType™ portfolio.

Kinetiko Energy reports a peak gas flow rate of 370 Mscfd from its optimised drilling at the Brakfontein well 271-KA03PT10, advancing its South African gas project.

360 Capital REIT has reported a significant turnaround with a $1.3 million statutory profit for FY25, alongside reduced distributions and a new long-term investment management agreement. The fund’s portfolio remains stable, supported by improved leasing and ESG upgrades.

betr Entertainment has officially launched its all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet shareholders, valuing shares above a rival cash bid and promising significant cost synergies.

ADX Energy has been awarded a new offshore gas exploration permit in the Sicily Channel, Italy, boasting significant prospective resources and strategic proximity to key infrastructure. The company plans further seismic work and drilling to unlock the permit’s potential.