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Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defense technologies.

Whitefield Industrials reports a $10.5 million net profit for H1 2026, with a strong 17.1% annualised return over three years, maintaining its track record of benchmark outperformance and announcing a 10.5 cent fully franked dividend.

Metal Bank Limited has completed phase one drilling at the Whiteheads Gold Project and secured major shareholder support for its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, marking a significant step toward gold production in Western Australia.

Larvotto Resources has dismissed a non-binding acquisition offer from United States Antimony Corporation, reaffirming confidence in its undervalued shares and the promising Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project set for production next year.

Wisr has reported a robust start to FY26, with loan originations soaring 90% year-on-year and a 15% expansion in its loan book, supported by improved credit quality and a solid capital position.

Everest Metals Corporation Ltd reported a solid cash position of A$5.0 million at the end of Q3 2025, backed by a recent equity raise and ongoing exploration investments. The company’s funding runway now extends to nearly five quarters, offering a stable platform for its exploration activities.

360 Capital Group has launched its new private equity fund, marking its debut acquisition with a $49.9 million Sydney apartment complex purchase. The fund combines equity from wholesale investors, bank debt, and structured equity to finance the deal.

360 Capital REIT has completed a $10 million structured equity investment in a new Sydney apartment project, boosting its FY26 earnings forecast by 10% without raising capital.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled its scandium resource at the Syerston Project and attracted significant US government financing interest, underscoring the strategic value of its critical minerals assets amid tightening global supply.

International Equities Corporation Ltd reported a modest revenue increase for Q1 2025-26 but faced a sharper after-tax loss, pressured by weak tourism and rising costs. Despite challenges, the company maintains a strong liquidity buffer.