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Moody’s has upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term credit rating to A3, citing strong asset quality and liquidity. The outlook shifts to stable, reflecting confidence tempered with caution.

Lodestar Minerals has responded to ASX queries clarifying the timing and disclosure of key assay results from its Ned’s Creek gold project and detailed the procedural steps behind its Arizona Mountain Pass rare earths acquisition.

Great Northern Minerals has secured a listing on the OTCQB Venture Market, enhancing its access to North American investors as it advances critical minerals projects in the US.

St Barbara Limited reports solid progress on its Simberi Expansion Project and Atlantic 15-Mile Processing Hub, with key milestones reached and strategic options under review.

FSA Group Ltd reports robust growth in loan origination and loan pools, driven by car loans and asset finance, while raising profit guidance for FY2026. The company’s strategic focus on automation and offshore expansion underpins its ambitious $1.3 billion loan pool target.

Aspermont Limited has appointed John Stark and David Straface as interim directors, reinforcing its board with seasoned insiders during a pivotal growth phase focused on data and intelligence services for global resource sectors.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a robust FY25 with funds from operations exceeding guidance, expanded funds management assets, and achieved its Net Zero emissions target ahead of schedule. The company reaffirmed positive FY26 outlook amid leadership changes and ongoing sustainability commitments.

TPG Telecom has launched a $138 million Retail Reinvestment Plan, allowing eligible shareholders to reinvest proceeds from a $3 billion capital return. This initiative complements a $300 million institutional plan, aiming to reduce debt and enhance shareholder value.

Altamin Limited has appointed GBA Capital as lead manager to place shortfall shares from its recent entitlement offer, offering broker options as part of the arrangement. This move aims to bolster support for its critical minerals projects in Italy while engaging new and existing investors.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd has made a strong entrance on the US OTCQB market, surging 36% on its first day of trading as it advances key antimony and gold projects across the US and Australia.

Nufarm Limited reported a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by restructuring costs in Seed Technologies despite strong Crop Protection growth. A CEO transition and refinancing moves set the stage for FY26.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.79129 per Capital Note, reflecting a 7.1% annualised yield based on current market rates.