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Novatti has cashed in $1.2 million by selling part of its AUDC shares at $0.80 each, marking its first divestment since incubating the stablecoin issuer in 2022, yet keeps a substantial holding to benefit from future growth.

FortifAI has appointed David Walker and Tim Edwards to its newly formed Advisory Board, reinforcing its push towards the commercial launch of the Nol8 AI Data Plane. These appointments bring heavyweight technology and financial services expertise to the company as it scales.

Canyon Resources hits a key logistics milestone with locomotive delivery in Cameroon and prepares for trial mining at its Minim Martap bauxite project, targeting first shipments by year-end.

The Elmet Group has exercised its option to acquire 20 million shares in EQ Resources, lifting its stake to over 23.6 million shares and reinforcing a strategic partnership that aligns mining and manufacturing in the Western tungsten supply chain.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) reports robust drilling results at Laverton, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and organic growth. The completion of the A$639 million Magnetic Resources acquisition adds 2.2Moz to resources, lifting total resources to 21.3Moz and reserves to 5.4Moz.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Duxton Farms has agreed to sell its recently acquired apples business for $9.2 million, marking a strategic pivot away from horticulture towards core development projects and higher-return investments.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT's CEO Michael Juniper has resigned effective immediately, prompting the Board to launch a search for his successor while maintaining leadership continuity.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) has announced a one-off fully franked special dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable in August 2026, as part of a broader capital management plan that includes a proposed off-market buy-back.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

Skin Elements Limited has secured a $900,000 placement at a 25% discount to recent prices, bolstering its balance sheet to advance its natural biotechnology product range. The company also appointed Rod Nicholas as non-executive chairman and engaged Phoenix Global Investments for investor relations.