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Mirrabooka Investments Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.045 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable in February 2025. The company continues to offer shareholders participation options through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Security Plan.

Mirrabooka Investments Limited reported steady half-year profits with a portfolio return of 11.5%, comfortably outperforming its benchmark. The company raised its interim dividend by 12.5%, reflecting confidence in its small and mid-cap investment strategy despite cautious market conditions.

BPM Minerals reports significant progress at its Claw Gold Project, completing a third drilling phase and preparing for expanded exploration across new tenements. The company maintains a strong cash position to support its growth ambitions.

5E Advanced Materials has entered a pivotal Restructuring Support Agreement with its primary lenders to equitize $63.5 million in convertible notes and secure up to $30 million in funding. The transaction, subject to shareholder approval, aims to strengthen the balance sheet and advance the company toward its Final Investment Decision.

Sipa Resources has inked agreements to acquire four advanced gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, positioning itself for a significant exploration boost. The $2.2 million deal, coupled with a $1.75 million capital raise, signals a strategic pivot towards expanding its resource base.

GreenTech Metals has restarted its stage 2 diamond core drilling at the Whundo Cu-Zn project in West Pilbara, backed by a completed $2.3 million placement to fund exploration and resource expansion efforts.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a $30 million funding package alongside a significant restructuring of its convertible notes, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and advance toward a Final Investment Decision.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in a A$200 million convertible note investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, marking a pivotal step toward developing Australia's first ore-to-oxide rare earths processing operation at Nolans.

Spartan Resources has completed the sale of its Glenburgh and Egerton gold projects to Benz Mining for $1 million in cash, a 15% equity stake, and potential contingent payments. This strategic move allows Spartan to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Dalgaranga Gold Project while maintaining influence through board representation at Benz.

MRG Metals has achieved a major milestone with the official approval and signing of the Corridor Central Heavy Mineral Sands mining licence in Mozambique, unlocking development potential for its world-class Koko Massava deposit.

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement for an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $9.9 billion. The combined entity aims to leverage significant synergies and enhanced market reach, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Magnetic Resources NL reported a $4.39 million net cash outflow from operations in Q4 2024 but strengthened its balance sheet with a $9.41 million financing inflow, ending the quarter with $11.6 million in cash.