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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.

ClearVue Technologies has responded to ASX concerns after its CEO described previous project pipeline announcements as ‘fairy tales,’ affirming prior disclosures were accurate despite some project setbacks.

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.

Income Asset Management announces key board retirements and appointments set for November 2025, aiming to strengthen governance and accelerate growth.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has responded to ASX queries confirming the material impact of its involvement in the RBA's Project Acacia and acknowledged a director's breach of trading rules during a closed period.

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.

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.

Simonds Group Limited reported steady revenue of $665.6 million for FY2025, alongside a modest net profit of $1.015 million, as it completed the strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes. The company is focused on integrating the acquisition and driving growth amid a recovering housing market.

Regal Asian Investments Limited posted a sharp 92% decline in net profit for FY25 amid volatile Asian markets but maintained a fully franked 6 cent dividend and continued its on-market share buy-back program.

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.

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.

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.

Apiam Animal Health has received a non-binding indicative proposal from Adamantem Capital Management to acquire the company at $0.88 per share, sparking a potential shift in ownership for the veterinary services leader.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a superior all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, valuing PointsBet shares between $1.22 and $1.29 each and aiming to create Australia’s fourth largest online wagering operator. The deal promises substantial cost synergies and strategic growth opportunities.

Michael Hill International has appointed Jonathan Waecker as its new CEO, bringing a wealth of global retail and digital expertise to steer the company’s transformation starting August 2025.

Sky Metals has reported outstanding ore sorting results from bulk samples at its Tallebung Tin Project, achieving significant tin grade upgrades and mass reductions that promise to lower future mining costs.

betr Entertainment Limited has lodged a replacement bidder’s statement enhancing its all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, promising significant cost synergies and a stronger foothold in Australia’s wagering market.

Amaero Ltd reported a 470% revenue surge to $3.8 million for FY2025, driven by expanded production capacity and exclusive supply deals, while continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure and operations, resulting in a $24.4 million loss.

AdNeo Limited has issued a prospectus to facilitate secondary trading of shares issued without prior disclosure, following its acquisition of Learnt Global and a $5.65 million capital raise. The company also offers multiple options to investors, directors, brokers, and consultants as part of its growth strategy.

PointsBet Holdings has updated shareholders on MIXI Australia’s unconditional takeover offer, raising the cash price to $1.25 per share and securing unanimous board support. The company also dismissed a rival scrip bid from Betr Entertainment as inferior.

Audinate Group Limited reported a 32% revenue decline and a net loss in FY25 amid industry headwinds, while expanding gross margins and completing a strategic acquisition to boost its video capabilities.