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PRL Global Limited has cleared all hurdles to acquire Centrex Ltd and Agriflex Pty Ltd, including the Ardmore Phosphate Mine, with operations already resuming and first shipments expected later this year.

Austal Limited secures a significant US$314 million contract option from the US Coast Guard, advancing the Offshore Patrol Cutter program with orders for three additional vessels.

Duxton Dairies (Cobram) Pty Ltd (Duxton Walnuts) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Duxton Farms Ltd, with an independent expert concluding the merger is fair and reasonable. The transaction is part of a broader agricultural merger including Duxton Bees, Duxton Dried Fruits, and potentially Duxton Orchards.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

Red Sky Energy has formalized its 35% interest in Angola’s Block 6/24 following parliamentary ratification of the Risk Service Contract, unlocking access to significant oil resources and advancing its international growth strategy.

Duxton Farms has reached a key milestone in its merger with four agricultural businesses, securing ASIC registration of scheme books and scheduling crucial shareholder meetings for October.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reports key technical milestones at its Broken Hill Technology Centre, progressing toward a final investment decision for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by late 2025 amid a recovering cobalt market.

Robex Resources has amended its $130 million facility with Sprott, enabling access to $90 million without immediate permit approvals, accelerating development of its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea.

Boom Logistics has confirmed the resignation of former CEO Ben Pieyre following investigations into his unauthorised use of company funds, with losses estimated under $1 million and ongoing inquiries underway.

Greenvale Energy's maiden drilling at the Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland has revealed multiple high-grade uranium zones, confirming mineralisation continuity and significant depth extensions. These promising results underscore the project's growth potential and position Greenvale as a rising uranium explorer.

Arika Resources reveals exceptional bonanza-grade gold intercepts at its F1 Prospect and confirms significant strike extensions at Great Bonaparte East, underscoring the growing potential of the Yundamindra Gold Project in Western Australia.

Flynn Gold has discovered a new high-grade gold vein at its Grenadier Prospect in Northeast Tasmania, marking a significant expansion of the Golden Ridge Project’s mineralised system. A maiden drilling program has been completed, with assay results eagerly awaited.

Estrella Resources has released its first assay results from the Ira Miri manganese prospect in Timor-Leste, revealing significant high-grade manganese intersections and reshaping its exploration strategy to focus on primary and secondary manganese beds.

Verity Resources has successfully raised $3 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Monument Gold Project amid strong gold market conditions.

Impact Minerals has entered a joint venture with Kuniko Limited to advance the Commonwealth gold-silver-copper project in New South Wales, retaining a 30% free carried interest while focusing on its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project.

ClearVue Technologies has unveiled its Gen3 Solar Vision Glass, achieving a 66% increase in energy output and a 50% reduction in production time and costs, validated by independent testing. This breakthrough positions the company for accelerated commercial adoption in solar-integrated building materials.

Peregrine Gold Limited has raised $3 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration at its Newman and Mallina projects in Western Australia, bolstered by strong institutional support.

Pearl Gull Iron Limited has agreed to sell its Cockatoo Island Project for A$4.5 million in cash, a 4% equity stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties, marking a strategic shift as it seeks new growth opportunities.

Locksley Resources has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, boosting its profile in Europe while advancing its Mojave critical minerals project in the U.S. The company is also exploring multiple pathways to enter U.S. capital markets and has secured key government registrations.

Lotus Resources has completed a A$65 million placement to bolster its uranium projects in Malawi and Botswana, positioning itself for steady production and future expansion.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in and joint venture agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, backed by a rights issue to fund exploration and drilling. The project offers significant resource potential in a Tier-1 jurisdiction with existing inferred mineral resources.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has launched a $40 million placement at 5 cents per share to fund the acquisition and recommissioning of the Rocklands copper project in Queensland. The offer includes share and option issues tied to debt conversions and is conditional on shareholder approval and ASX reinstatement.