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Centuria Office REIT has successfully refinanced $1 billion of debt, reducing margins by around 30 basis points and extending debt maturity to 4.3 years, with no expiries until FY29. This move signals strong lender confidence amid a volatile interest rate environment.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

Yandal Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration program across its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project, aiming to expand recent discoveries and unlock new gold deposits in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Sequoia Financial Group faces a pivotal shift as HUB24 stops accepting new business from its InterPrac Financial Planning advisers, prompting a strategic transition for the company’s adviser network.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Litchfield Minerals appoints seasoned geologist Matt McGloin to strengthen its Northern Territory exploration efforts while progressing drilling at Oonagalabi amid operational delays caused by heavy rains.

Orica reports solid first-half earnings growth led by digital and specialty chemicals, while launching a $100 million cost reduction program to navigate supply disruptions and litigation headwinds.

Novo Resources Corp. has issued a prospectus offering free New Options to recent placement participants and joint lead managers, aiming to support its exploration projects in Western Australia and Victoria. The options, exercisable at A$0.15 and expiring in three years, could raise significant capital upon exercise, subject to shareholder approval.

Lycopodium Limited has landed a major A$118 million contract to engineer and supply the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant step toward full gold production by mid-2028.

New Hope Corporation has extended its on-market share buy-back program to March 2027, reinforcing its commitment to capital management and shareholder value enhancement. The continuation remains subject to market conditions and company discretion.

Nexion Group Ltd reports a striking turnaround to a $6.3 million net profit in H1 2026, driven by gains from subsidiary sales, while continuing operations still face losses amid efforts to regain ASX trading status.