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Whitebark Energy has completed a crucial cultural heritage survey at its Alinya Project, paving the way for soil geochemistry testing aimed at unlocking hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons in one of Australia’s largest undrilled sub-salt structures.

United Overseas Australia Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire a strategic land parcel in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to develop a substantial commercial office building. The AU$104.7 million deal marks a significant expansion into Vietnam’s growing property market.

Race Oncology has secured key ethics approvals to launch its Phase 1 RC220 trial at two major Hong Kong hospitals, marking a strategic expansion beyond Australia to accelerate patient recruitment and explore cardioprotective benefits.

Anatara Lifesciences has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio with a Japanese patent for its GaRP gastrointestinal health product, while progressing pre-clinical studies in its Anti-Obesity Project. The company also confirmed registration of its R&D Tax Incentive application for 2024-2025.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated distribution of 317.02 cents per unit for the iShares Asia 50 ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, with a detailed breakdown of income sources and tax components.

Green Critical Minerals has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for the McIntosh Graphite Project, highlighting significant economic potential and a long mine life. Meanwhile, NH3 Clean Energy advances its flagship WAH2 ammonia project towards key development milestones.

Whitebark Energy has finalized a preliminary well design and rig market assessment for drilling the massive Rickerscote prospect in 2026, estimating costs at AU$7.7 million. The move positions the company at the forefront of Australia's emerging hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon sectors.

Champion Iron Limited has upsized its senior notes offering to US$500 million, pricing the debt at 7.875% interest to refinance existing credit facilities and support ongoing project development.

Treasury Wine Estates projects strong fiscal 2025 earnings driven by luxury brands Penfolds and DAOU, while unveiling a new divisional model and a significant share buyback.

Zoono Group Limited is raising nearly $1.8 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to fund its supermarket shelf-life extension project in Asia and reduce related party debt.

Qantas Group is closing its Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia, recycling $500 million in capital to support fleet renewal and growth in Australia and New Zealand. The move impacts only 16 intra-Asia routes and aims to strengthen core markets amid rising costs and competition.

NH3 Clean Energy has signed a non-binding MoU with the Angel CCS Project JV to collaborate on carbon capture and sequestration for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, marking a key step toward its mid-2025 FEED entry.