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Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Speewah Project from King River Resources, clearing all contractual obligations and setting the stage for a strategic joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation.

Great Western Exploration has identified two substantial conductors with strong potential for Volcanic Hosted Massive Sulphide (VHMS) mineralisation at its Oval Copper-Gold Target in Western Australia, setting the stage for imminent drilling campaigns.

Global Lithium Resources Limited has refreshed its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Dr Dianmin Chen as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead strategic milestones at the Manna Lithium Project and restore investor confidence.

EQ Resources Ltd updates investors on its proposed acquisition of Tungsten Metals Group, highlighting completed due diligence but pending definitive agreements as discussions continue beyond the exclusivity period.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reports solid 5% growth in FFO and DPU for 1H FY25, maintaining strong occupancy and gearing levels despite ongoing Healthscope lease speculation.

ASX Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.112 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025 with flexible currency options for shareholders.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.63 per security, fully franked and backed by APRA approval for a capital reduction. The payment is scheduled for mid-March 2025.

Sigma Healthcare has received Federal Court approval for its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, marking a pivotal step in its strategic expansion. The scheme is set to become legally effective on February 4, 2025, with implementation expected by February 12.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has resolved a decade-long dispute over casino duty calculations with South Australia’s Treasurer, agreeing to a $38.1 million settlement that ends ongoing legal proceedings.

Dalaroo Metals advances its Lyons River Project with promising diamond drilling results confirming Broken Hill Type mineralisation and reports high-grade copper assays. The company also appoints Michael Brown as new MD and CEO, signaling a strategic push forward.

Sigma Healthcare has achieved unanimous shareholder approval for its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse, marking a pivotal step toward reshaping Australia's pharmaceutical retail landscape. The merger now awaits final court approval, with implementation anticipated in mid-February 2025.

Lycaon Resources has released assay results from its inaugural drilling at the Stansmore Nb-REE target in Western Australia's West Arunta Project, revealing modest mineralisation but no immediate trigger for follow-up drilling.