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Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX:MXT) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise up to A$315 million, aiming to fund portfolio growth and diversification. The placement, priced at A$2.00 per unit, will see new units issued and trading commence in early June 2025.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully refinanced its ₩3 billion loan with Hana Bank, extending repayment to May 2026 and bolstering financial flexibility for its Korean Metals Plant operations.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed a C$11.2 million financing round, attracting heavyweight investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eric Sprott. The funds will accelerate development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project, a critical European source of battery-grade manganese.

CAQ Holdings Limited has successfully restructured its debt repayment schedule and secured a new RMB 6 million loan facility, positioning itself to support operational growth amid efforts to increase occupancy rates.

Ovanti Limited updates shareholders on ongoing CEO recruitment for its US BNPL division and delays in selling its 21% stake in IDSB, highlighting strategic flexibility amid uncertain timelines.

QPM Energy has refinanced its debt with two new funding agreements totaling $70 million from Dyno Nobel, strengthening its balance sheet and enabling accelerated growth in its gas supply and energy portfolio.

Goodman Group reports steady progress in Q3 FY25 with a robust $13.7 billion development pipeline and strong demand for logistics and data centre infrastructure, reaffirming its FY25 Operating EPS growth forecast of 9%.

Black Rock Mining has secured an additional US$25 million in funding, increasing its total project financing to US$204 million to advance the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Myer Holdings has unveiled a comprehensive strategic transformation plan, integrating its recent Apparel Brands acquisition and leveraging a strengthened balance sheet to drive sustained earnings growth. The company aims to redefine its retail presence through customer-centric innovation and operational efficiency.

MAC Copper Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Harmony Gold, offering shareholders a compelling 32% premium and signalling a major consolidation in the copper mining sector.

Assetora Limited has launched the Australian Homeowner Equity Fund, a $100 million initiative offering shared equity investments with a targeted 12% annual return, following a successful pilot with AMP Bank.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.