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WA Kaolin Limited has announced a $34.9 million recapitalisation plan involving a non-renounceable entitlement issue and debt conversion to strengthen its balance sheet and fund operational improvements at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Renascor Resources reports significant cobalt and copper mineralisation from its recent Bulloo Creek drilling program, while advancing exploration across South Australia’s Olary, Marree, Wooltana, and Tumby Bay projects.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.

ABx Group’s mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads project has earned strong validation from US-based Rare Earth Technologies Inc, confirming its high purity and compatibility with cutting-edge separation technology.

Great Southern Mining has raised $4.6 million through a strongly supported share placement, positioning the company to fast-track drilling at its promising Western Australian gold projects, including the Golden Boulder and Amy Clarke discoveries.

Brightstar Resources has completed a $313 million funding package, fully financing its Goldfields Project to production and advancing the Sandstone Project towards a final investment decision.

Tivan Limited’s joint venture partners have approved the Feasibility Study for the Speewah Fluorite Project and committed a $5 million equity injection to advance development.

Impact Minerals has identified substantial sulphate clay deposits at its Salmon Gums Project, defining an Exploration Target of up to 4.3 million tonnes with significant potash content, advancing plans for fertiliser and acid production.

WCM Global Growth Limited has successfully completed a significant capital raising, issuing nearly 48.5 million new shares and securing $84.8 million through entitlement, shortfall offers, and a placement.

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up production capacity at its Quebec plant, leveraging patented low-cost technology and renewable energy to meet booming global demand for high purity alumina.

Atlantic Lithium secures a crucial green light from Ghana’s Parliament for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, marking a key step towards production and investment decisions.

Vintage Energy has launched a $2.1 million equity entitlement offer to fund drilling two new gas wells, supported by a South Australian government grant, and to advance oil exploration in the Cooper Basin.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals reports record first-half profits and confirms CEO Philippe Wolgen’s leadership through a pivotal growth phase, prioritising its vitiligo program and Nasdaq ambitions.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed high-grade gold extensions at its Harnäs Project in Sweden through recent channel and rock sampling, with drilling preparations now underway following regulatory approvals.

Genesis Energy has successfully completed a NZ$300 million rights offer, with strong shareholder participation including the Crown maintaining its majority stake. The capital raise underpins the company’s Gen35 strategy and sets the stage for upcoming share trading.