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Civmec Limited has landed a series of new contracts and extensions worth more than A$400 million, including a significant package with BHP for Port Hedland’s Port Debottlenecking Project 2 and key works supporting Fortescue’s decarbonisation efforts.

Vulcan Steel has appointed Gavin Street as its new CEO and managing director, while reshuffling key board roles to maintain a majority of independent directors.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Iron Road has declined to extend Revera Energy’s option to purchase a strategic 24-hectare land parcel at Cape Hardy, marking a significant shift in their green hydrogen project partnership. Two larger land purchase options remain active, with potential buyback rights now triggered.

Judo Capital Holdings reports robust loan book expansion reaching $13.4 billion by December 2025, reaffirming its FY26 growth and profit targets amid strong SME demand.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for over 60 of its ETFs for the December 2025 period, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan and key payment dates.

Hansen Technologies has completed its acquisition of UK-based Digitalk for approximately A$66.4 million, a move expected to immediately enhance its earnings and strengthen its foothold in the communications software sector.

Ainsworth Game Technology has issued a Target's Statement responding to an unsolicited proportional takeover bid by Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth amid an ongoing full takeover offer from Novomatic. The Independent Board Committee refrains from recommending acceptance or rejection, highlighting complex shareholder choices.

Arovella Therapeutics has taken a significant step forward by submitting an IND application to the U.S. FDA for its lead CAR-iNKT cell therapy, ALA-101, targeting blood cancers. This milestone paves the way for a first-in-human Phase 1 trial in both Australia and the U.S.

Mesoblast has refinanced its senior debt with a new US$125 million, five-year credit facility that lowers borrowing costs and preserves key assets, positioning the company for strategic growth.

Charger Metals NL has lodged a mining lease application for its Medcalf Lithium Deposit and plans a drilling campaign to expand resources at its Lake Johnston project in Western Australia.

Origin Energy backs a landmark US$1 billion equity raise for Kraken Technologies, valuing the company at US$8.65 billion and maintaining a significant stake as Kraken prepares to separate from Octopus Energy.