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Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Sarama Resources reported a $673,644 net loss in Q1 2025 while progressing exploration in Western Australia and initiating a $120 million arbitration over a disputed Burkina Faso permit withdrawal.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a 45 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q1 2025, driven by earnings despite rising risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains strong liquidity and leverage ratios above regulatory minimums.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a stable $2.6 billion cash profit for the quarter, maintaining strong capital and dividend payouts despite slight increases in consumer arrears and corporate credit risks.

OM Holdings has agreed to sell its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for US$101.4 million, marking a strategic shift to refocus capital on core operations while maintaining a commercial partnership.

Clean Seas Seafood Limited has entered a binding scheme of arrangement with Yumbah Aquaculture, offering shareholders a 52% premium cash exit or a speculative scrip alternative. The Independent Board Committee recommends approval, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

Aguia Resources has secured key contracts and financing steps for its Tres Estradas phosphate project in Brazil, aiming for production start by late 2025 and first sales in early 2026.

Cash Converters International Limited reveals a strategic shift towards sustainable, lower-cost lending and expands its global footprint through targeted franchise acquisitions in Australia and the UK.

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

PEXA Group’s third-quarter results align with expectations, driven by Australian growth and UK market headwinds. The company reaffirms its FY25 guidance while navigating ongoing business assessments and regulatory milestones.

Alcoa Corporation has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.10 per security, payable on June 6, 2025, with a 30% default U.S. withholding tax applying to non-resident holders unless tax treaty benefits are claimed.