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LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund (ECF) at $0.70 cash per security, offering a premium over recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid follows concerns about ECF’s declining financial performance and signals potential management changes and delisting.

Rapid Critical Metals has agreed to sell its Ingersoll project and completed the sale of Tin Mountain, both in South Dakota, to Iris Metals, receiving a mix of shares and cash payments.

EV Resources has acquired full ownership of the historic Dollar Antimony Project in Nevada, positioning itself to supply critical antimony for US defense and energy sectors. The project boasts high-grade mineralization and strategic proximity to emerging antimony hubs.

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Regal Partners Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending June 2025, alongside confirmation of its dividend reinvestment plan price at AUD 2.70.

ABx Group has raised A$3 million through a well-supported share placement to advance its Deep Leads heavy rare earths project in Tasmania, aiming to complete key studies and expand exploration.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to sell its Competency Training business to RelyOn Australia for $11.5 million in cash, aiming to sharpen its focus on core engineering services and accelerate growth in energy transition and automation.

IRIS Metals has expanded its footprint in the Black Hills of South Dakota by acquiring the Bob Ingersoll Mine and surrounding mineral claims, positioning itself for near-term lithium production with drilling planned for late 2025.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has successfully completed a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue, issuing over 23 million new units and significantly increasing its cash reserves.

Alligator Energy has applied for ASX quotation of its Placement Options, set to trade under the ticker AGEOD, following shareholder approval at the recent EGM. The company has released detailed top holders and distribution data as part of the listing process.

Advanced Braking Technology has appointed CEO Andrew Booth to the Board as Managing Director, signaling confidence in his leadership amid ongoing growth.

RareX Limited’s initial exploration at Mt Mansbridge reveals multiple high-grade heavy rare earth occurrences, including rock chips with up to 2.7% total rare earth oxides and exceptional heavy rare earth content. Soil sampling further confirms promising targets for future drilling.