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Pointerra has landed a three-year, A$0.4 million deal with Western Power to roll out its Pointerra3D digital twin platform across transmission substations in Western Australia, marking a significant foothold in the domestic energy utility sector.

Sprintex Limited has secured an exclusive three-year distribution agreement with Kingsley Engineering to supply energy-efficient G-Series Jet Blowers in Bangladesh's wastewater treatment sector, backed by escalating purchase commitments.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

Central Petroleum has secured a binding gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underpinning two new Palm Valley wells that could lift production capacity by around 40%. The deal replaces a prior arrangement and is supported by an expanded loan facility.

Centaurus Metals has drawn strong non-binding offers from ten international financiers totaling up to US$320 million to fund its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil. The company aims to appoint a lead financier by Q3 2026 alongside its Final Investment Decision.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has transitioned its Sunday Creek project into execution, commencing surface works and targeting a maiden inferred resource in early 2027, supported by a robust $123.2 million cash position.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with trial mining underway and first ore shipment set for Q3 2026, while navigating executive departures and solidifying funding.

Atomos Limited is acquiring Flanders Scientific to deepen its foothold in professional reference monitors, funded by a new $10 million CBA loan. The deal is immediately earnings accretive and broadens Atomos’ video production ecosystem.

Champion Iron has finalized its US$300 million acquisition of Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber, securing over 92% ownership and setting sights on full integration and delisting. The deal enhances Champion's high-purity iron ore portfolio and strengthens its position in the green steel supply chain.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited has announced a non-underwritten placement and a follow-on share purchase plan to raise approximately A$66.3 million at a discounted price, aiming to finance the completion of the Carpentaria Gas Plant and advance development activities targeting first gas sales in late 2026.