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Yancoal Australia announces the resignation of CEO David Moult after five years in the role, with Ning Yue appointed as acting CEO during the search for a permanent successor.

Benz Mining has completed its acquisition of the Glenburgh and Mt Egerton gold projects in Western Australia from Spartan Resources, marking a strategic expansion with Spartan becoming a significant shareholder and board participant.

Spartan Resources has completed the sale of its Glenburgh and Egerton gold projects to Benz Mining for $1 million in cash, a 15% equity stake, and potential contingent payments. This strategic move allows Spartan to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Dalgaranga Gold Project while maintaining influence through board representation at Benz.

Ingenia Communities Group has raised its FY25 EBIT and EPS guidance following a robust first half, driven by operational efficiencies and a revitalised development pipeline.

Arrow Minerals is fast-tracking a Scoping Study for a Direct Shipping Ore operation at its Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea, leveraging strong drilling results and strategic infrastructure access to capitalise on record bauxite prices.

ADX Energy has suspended testing at its Welchau-1 gas well in Upper Austria following a landmark Austrian Constitutional Court ruling that repealed a legal provision preventing environmental objections from halting operations. This development introduces regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing evaluation of the well’s potential.

Mesoblast has raised A$260 million through a global private placement to fund the US commercial launch of its FDA-approved cell therapy Ryoncil® and accelerate clinical development in chronic low back pain.

EQ Resources announces a strategic leadership reshuffle, transitioning CEO Kevin MacNeill to CTO to sharpen operational focus and support ambitious growth plans across Australia and Spain.

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement for an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $9.9 billion. The combined entity aims to leverage significant synergies and enhanced market reach, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, defining a robust 350Mt starter zone at 778ppm TREO. This milestone underpins the imminent Scoping Study and signals promising economic potential for the project.