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Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.

The Lottery Corporation has locked in a 40-year extension of its Victorian Public Lottery Licence to 2068, paying a $1.145 billion upfront premium funded by debt and revising its dividend policy to distribute 80-100% of NPATA from FY27.

Kore Potash made steady progress on its Kola Potash Project in Q1 2026, completing key marine and topographic studies while navigating design revisions and ongoing financing talks. The company’s formal sale process continues with one bidder remaining active and cash reserves at US$8.3 million.

Sunshine Metals is set to transform its gold production profile with the $18 million acquisition of the Mt Moss processing facility and a $22 million capital raise to fund expansion and exploration.

Finder Energy has secured A$27 million via a two-tranche placement plus a A$3 million share purchase plan to fast-track its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, aiming for final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by late 2027.

Mt Malcolm Mines has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 13,200 ounces across Golden Crown and Dumbarton, while advancing a study on refurbishing a 500,000 tpa CIP plant and preparing for follow-up drilling and funding.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has fully funded its Goldfields Project development with a $193 million equity raise and a US$120 million senior secured bond, targeting 75,000oz gold production from mid-2027 while progressing Sandstone towards a Final Investment Decision.

Santana Minerals advanced its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand with a confirmed consent decision date, major equipment agreements, and a substantial capital raise, setting the stage for development.

Rent.com.au has achieved a milestone with its first-ever positive operating cashflow of $0.5 million in Q3 FY26, alongside record quarterly revenue of $1.2 million and a 168% surge in recurring revenue.

Rox Resources reports strong underground progress and high-grade gold intercepts at Youanmi, reinforcing confidence in hitting production targets on schedule.

WA Kaolin Limited has initiated a partially underwritten pro-rata non-renounceable rights offer to raise up to $34.9 million, aiming to reduce debt, fund plant improvements, and restore working capital amid ongoing ASX suspension.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.