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HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Skin Elements Limited has secured a $900,000 placement at a 25% discount to recent prices, bolstering its balance sheet to advance its natural biotechnology product range. The company also appointed Rod Nicholas as non-executive chairman and engaged Phoenix Global Investments for investor relations.

Centuria Capital Group has launched the retail component of its $100 million entitlement offer, aiming to raise approximately $35 million. The equity raising supports expansion in AI infrastructure and real estate funds management.

Pengana Capital Group has successfully closed the $267 million initial public offering for its AI Private Opportunities Trust, marking a significant expansion in its fund management portfolio. The new trust is set to begin trading on the ASX on 2 July 2026.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Theta Gold Mines (ASX: TGM) reports substantial progress on its TGME Gold Project, with major construction activities well underway and critical equipment nearing delivery, reinforcing its path to production in 2027.

Cluey Ltd plans to voluntarily delist from the ASX, citing thin trading volumes, undervaluation, and cost savings of around A$500,000 annually. Shareholders will vote on the proposal in August 2026, alongside a small parcel buy-back and the closure of its UK subsidiary Code Camp.

Terra Metals appoints Debra Bakker as Chair alongside Jeff Quartermaine and Jennifer Purdie to steer the company’s shift from exploration to development at its promising Dante Project in Western Australia.

Babylon Pump & Power is steering through a strategic reset with its rental business booming and new funding arrangements in place, aiming to resume trading by August 2026.

Spenda Limited has accelerated its strategic turnaround by slashing operating costs by about $400,000 per month and locking in new retail contracts, while eyeing divestments and emerging tech opportunities.

Aurelia Metals has completed financial close on a A$150 million senior secured financing package, enhancing liquidity and releasing A$46 million of restricted cash.

Galilee Energy has finished construction of the Zydeco-1 drilling site in Louisiana, setting the stage for drilling to commence in early July 2026. The well targets a substantial 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, underpinning the company’s US Gulf Coast growth ambitions.