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Merino & Co. Limited has secured $1.01 million through a placement of 10.1 million shares at a slight premium, aiming to fund its new lifestyle sub-brand YÙE and the innovative YÙE+U botanical dye initiative.

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.

Jameson Resources is raising up to A$5 million through a discounted entitlement offer to complete environmental approvals and Indigenous partnerships for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project.

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.

Symal Group has finalised its $50.8 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, expanding its footprint in defence and resources across Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory with expected earnings accretion in the first year.

Alcoa Corporation has filed to register shares of its common stock to be issued in connection with its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32 Limited’s upstream aluminum assets, spanning Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The deal includes cash, stock consideration, and contingent payments linked to commodity prices, pending customary approvals and shareholder support.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

Australian Unity Limited (ASX:AYU) posted a statutory loss of $155.2 million for FY2026, reflecting regulatory headwinds, transformation costs, and sector disruptions, while advancing its climate risk management and strategic portfolio adjustments.

ABx Group has kicked off a targeted rare earth drilling campaign in northern Tasmania, deploying a proprietary rapid testing technique to accelerate exploration and refine resource understanding.

Computershare delivered solid FY26 results with revenue up 4.6% and management EPS rising 8.6%, supported by growth across core businesses and disciplined cost management. The company increased its final dividend by 29% and outlined CEO pay changes to align with global peers.

Tungsten Mining’s Mt Mulgine Pre-Feasibility Study reveals a 21-year mine life with A$6.8 billion pre-tax NPV and production starting in 2029, positioning it as the globe’s most competitive tungsten operation.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) reported a 47% revenue increase to $3.55 million for FY26, cutting its loss after tax by nearly two-thirds to $1.51 million amid ongoing going concern uncertainty.