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Acrux Limited has raised $1.6 million through a discounted share placement, attracting strong demand and offering attaching options to investors. The funds will support Phase III trials for female testosterone and a co-development deal with an international partner.

Ovanti Limited has acknowledged its $5.27 million placement was material and confidential, while offering potential reasons for a sharp 70% share price rise before public disclosure.

Resonance Health upgrades its FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance to $2.6 million, driven by operational efficiencies and growth in its Software-as-Medical Devices segment, despite a slight revenue timing delay.

Kuniko Limited has uncovered extraordinary high-grade silver and gold mineralisation at Silica Hill, extending the known system beyond previous limits and setting the stage for a major Phase 2 drill campaign.

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX:RRL) and Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX:VAU) have agreed to merge via a scheme of arrangement, forming a new senior gold producer with over 700,000 ounces annual production and a market cap near A$10.7 billion.

Cynata Therapeutics has secured A$1.5 million through an institutional placement priced at a 22.5% discount, aiming to extend its cash runway ahead of pivotal Phase 3 and Phase 2 trial results expected in May and June 2026.

Atlas Arteria has received an unsolicited takeover offer from IFM Investors valuing the company at A$4.75 per security, a modest premium to recent prices. The board advises securityholders to take no immediate action as conditions and approvals remain uncertain.

Alchemy Resources secured a major milestone with Newcam Minerals exercising its option on Bryah Iron Ore assets, while divesting Karonie and Lake Rebecca projects to Forrestania Resources, alongside promising exploration results at Yellow Mountain in NSW.

Loyal Metals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine and confirmed a large-scale VHMS mineral system, while agreeing to a cash takeover by PT Bumi Resources valuing the company at A$79.1 million.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million funding deal with Franco-Nevada, combining royalty and equity financing to fast-track its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project. Strong drilling results and accelerated project work underpin a development timeline targeting first production by end 2028.

Nido Education has expanded its footprint with a $9.1 million acquisition of four child care services, adding 348 places and an estimated $1.9 million annualised EBITDA. The company is also actively pursuing further acquisitions beyond its incubation pipeline amid sector demand challenges.

Beetaloo Energy has launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.28 per share, following a $66.3 million institutional placement at the same price. The SPP aims to fund ongoing development activities ahead of first gas production in late 2026.