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Commonwealth Bank of Australia has updated details for its six-month dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.60 per share with multi-currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share off-market takeover offer for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium and backed by AGI's Independent Board Committee. The offer aims to consolidate Novomatic's control and potentially delist AGI from the ASX.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional $1.00 per share cash offer to acquire all remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement trading prices. The offer runs alongside a terminated scheme of arrangement and comes with unanimous board backing.

Enova Mining has completed its first systematic geochemical sampling at the Santo Antônio do Jacinto project in Brazil, marking a significant step in exploring rare earth elements in a promising greenfield area. Assay results are expected by the end of September, setting the stage for targeted follow-up exploration.

Evolution Energy Minerals has unveiled a strategic update on its development-ready Tanzanian graphite project, announcing a $1.45 million renounceable rights issue to accelerate project development and capitalize on binding offtake agreements.

SPC Global Holdings has transitioned its senior lending from Scottish Pacific to Commonwealth Bank, securing $134 million in debt financing and anticipating $3 million in annual interest savings.

Canyon Resources has confirmed its Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon as a world-class, tier-one operation with production set to begin in early 2026. The project boasts over 1 billion tonnes of high-grade bauxite, strong economics, and secured financing.

Canyon Resources’ Definitive Feasibility Study confirms Minim Martap as a major bauxite project with a 33% ore reserve increase and robust economics, targeting production start in early 2026.

Catalyst Metals Limited reported record FY2025 financial results driven by stable operations at the Plutonic Gold Belt and a buoyant gold price environment. The company plans to double annual gold production to 200koz through development of new mines and expanded exploration.

Stakk Limited reports a striking 158% year-over-year revenue increase in FY25, driven by its Embedded Finance solutions and strategic partnerships. The company’s pivot from B2C to B2B signals a focused growth trajectory into FY26.

AIMS Property Securities Fund (APW) reported a remarkable financial year ending June 2025, with net income and revenue more than doubling and net tangible assets per unit rising 31.8%. The fund’s conservative, debt-free approach and diversified portfolio helped it outperform the broader market despite ongoing distribution suspensions.

Burgundy Diamond Mines posted a $29.5 million net loss for H1 2025, driven by operational disruptions and weaker diamond prices, leading to a temporary halt of mining at Point Lake. The company is navigating liquidity challenges with new financing arrangements while restructuring its operations.