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Emmerson Resources Limited shareholders will vote on a Court-approved scheme to be acquired by Pan African Resources, exchanging shares for Pan African CDIs and gaining exposure to a larger gold producer.

Lithium Plus Minerals has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Andrew Haythorpe for personal reasons, with Chair Bin Guo stepping in as acting CEO. This leadership shift comes amid ongoing development at the company’s Northern Territory lithium projects.

National Storage REIT has been acquired by a Brookfield-GIC consortium, with all stapled securities bought at $2.80 each and key board changes implemented. The company is set to delist from the ASX following the transaction.

Yowie Group’s June quarter reveals a revenue decline to $1.93 million, offset by improved operating cash inflows and a successful $516,000 capital raise. The company advances product launches in North America and Australia while undergoing significant board restructuring.

Australian Mines has reaffirmed strong economics for its Flemington Scandium Project, highlighting a robust 28-year mine life and significant leverage to scandium price scenarios.

WA Kaolin is seeking up to A$34.9 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer aimed at restructuring its balance sheet, reducing shareholder loans, and funding operational improvements at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) reports a 52% revenue surge in FY2025 driven by strategic growth in Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue, alongside progress on a major Ivory Coast water treatment plant.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

X2M Connect has teamed up with Mawson Business Advisory to roll out an integrated AI-driven smart community platform featuring private 5G connectivity, targeting Australia's $6.2 billion retirement village market with long-term contracts.

CZR Resources shakes up leadership with Managing Director Stefan Murphy's exit and Milan Jerkovic stepping in as Acting CEO, accompanied by the appointment of Alex Neuling as an independent director.

Aquirian Limited has secured $8 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate growth of its Drillforce business and support a major $48 million contract at the Lord Byron mine.

Chatham Rock Phosphate has secured a definitive financing agreement with Wetstone Global that doubles an existing loan to USD 300,000 and converts it into a 30% equity stake, granting Wetstone majority board control and potential for up to 70% ownership upon project milestones.

Schoolblazer reports a modest revenue dip to $55.4m in 1H FY26 amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds but strengthens its balance sheet with a new $110 million credit facility and advances integration efforts targeting profitability in FY27.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $18.6 million entitlement offer at a 43% discount, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into cash and expand processing capacity.

QBE Insurance Group kicked off 2026 with robust premium growth and solid underwriting, maintaining its full-year guidance amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks.

NexGen Energy's latest 2025 assays reveal significant expansion and continuity of high-grade uranium mineralisation at Patterson Corridor East, alongside the discovery of a new high-grade subdomain at depth, underscoring the project's growth potential ahead of major construction.

Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

News Corporation posted a solid third quarter with revenues climbing 9% to $2.19 billion and net income from continuing operations up 13% to $121 million, driven by robust performances in Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, and Book Publishing.