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Keybridge Capital has lodged formal applications with the Takeovers Panel contesting Yowie Group’s off-market takeover offer, citing alleged legal circumvention and disclosure issues. The dispute raises questions about control dynamics and shareholder rights in the unfolding corporate tussle.

Simble Solutions Limited has secured $527,375 through a strategic capital raising and appointed Faldi Ismail as its new Non-Executive Chairman, signaling a renewed focus on growth and innovation including blockchain investments.

Codeifai Limited has agreed to acquire its main competitor Trust Codes Global Limited, significantly expanding its footprint and product capabilities ahead of the 2027 global shift to 2D barcodes.

Lithium Universe has acquired exclusive global rights to a pioneering microwave-based solar panel recycling technology from Macquarie University, aiming to revolutionize critical metal recovery and sustainability in the solar industry.

Viva Leisure has grown from 29 gyms in 2019 to over 480 locations, leveraging proprietary technology and a multi-brand strategy to lead fitness innovation across Australia and beyond.

Critical Metals Corp has landed a conditional US$120 million funding letter from the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, a move that could reshape Western critical minerals supply chains.

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Waratah Minerals has confirmed significant extensions to its Spur Gold Corridor in NSW, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and promising porphyry copper-gold mineralisation. The expanded drilling program aims to unlock further potential in this emerging gold discovery.

Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.

First Au Limited has successfully raised $1.5 million through a private placement, exceeding its initial target, to fund its strategic acquisition of the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia.

Lakes Blue Energy NL has secured $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund drilling at its Wombat Gas Field in Victoria, aiming to address looming gas supply shortages on Australia's east coast.

Provaris Energy and Yinson have completed the design of a groundbreaking large-scale liquid CO2 tank for maritime use and are forming a joint venture to commercialize this innovation, aiming to scale carbon capture supply chains and reduce costs.