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Silver Mines is seeking A$70 million from investors while agreeing to spend A$26 million to remove two private royalties from its Bowdens Silver Project. The strategy could simplify Bowdens’ economics, but the royalty deals depend on securing at least A$50 million in placement commitments and meeting approval conditions.

Gibb River Diamonds reported a A$5.61 million profit after receiving a A$7 million pre-GST distribution from its Neta gold joint venture. The cash windfall leaves the explorer with A$6.74 million in the bank, but its next challenge is converting a one-off mining payment into a credible development pipeline.

Altitude Minerals has lodged a prospectus for a non-renounceable $1.49 million entitlement offer, but warns the issue is ununderwritten and highly unlikely to be fully subscribed. The company is seeking up to $2.6 million in total funding for Nevada drilling, business development and working capital.

Altitude Minerals has secured a $1.215 million placement and plans a further $1.487 million rights issue to fund drilling at its Nevada gold-silver projects. The raising offers free options, but shareholders who do not participate in the non-renounceable offer face dilution.

Dataworks has secured firm commitments for a A$3.0 million placement and will seek up to a further A$1.24 million from shareholders to fund debt repayment, government contract mobilisation and commercial expansion. The raise gives the company more capital to pursue growth, but at a discount that will increase the share count and potentially add substantial option dilution.

49 Metals has elevated CEO Phil Carter to Managing Director while shifting Executive Director Oliver Kreuzer into a non-executive and consulting role. The restructure comes with A$265,000 in base pay for Carter and 5 million options exercisable at 25¢ and 30¢.

Neurizon has appointed Dr Chris Bremer as chief executive as its NUZ-001 ALS program moves towards topline Phase 2/3 results expected in late Q2 2027. The incoming CEO brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience, including over US$1 billion in licensing transactions.

Podium Minerals has secured the full $4 million from its underwritten share purchase plan after sub-underwriters covered a $2.44 million shortfall. The funds will support metallurgical testing, site rehabilitation, and project advancement at Parks Reef and Range Well.

Bhagwan Marine has landed a multi-year deployment contract for its Riverside Guardian vessel with a global Tier 1 energy company, marking a key revenue milestone post its Riverside Marine acquisition.

4DS Memory Limited is raising nearly $3 million through a pro-rata entitlement issue as part of a broader $5 million capital raise to acquire AI software firm Jenesys and integrate it with its ReRAM technology.

The Calmer Co International Limited has closed a renounceable rights issue, raising $1.82 million before costs with full director participation. The capital will support inventory build, retail expansion with Coles, and ongoing strategic partnerships in kava supply and manufacturing.

Talisman Mining secures A$4 million through a strongly supported placement, including significant board participation, to fund exploration and new project opportunities in gold-rich NSW and Western Australia.