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European Lithium (ASX: EUR) and Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) have agreed to prolong their exclusivity period to finalise a binding scheme of arrangement. The proposed deal would see CRML acquire 100% of EUR's shares and listed options, with EUR shareholders receiving CRML shares at a fixed exchange ratio.

Finder Energy has completed the first tranche of its $33 million capital raise, issuing 42 million shares at 50 cents each to institutional and professional investors. The company will seek shareholder approval in June for a second tranche involving 12 million more shares.

Neometals is pivoting towards gold production with a funded JV at its Barrambie Ironclad deposit, while simultaneously progressing a substantial lithium-potash brine project in Utah.

REA Group delivered robust Q3 FY26 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth in Australia and record engagement on realestate.com.au, while lowering its cost growth guidance for FY26.

Vectus Biosystems appoints Dr Tara Speranza as CEO and CTO to accelerate development of lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with performance-linked incentives.

Aland Equity Group (ASX: AEG) reveals advanced talks on a property funds management transaction linked to its chairman, explaining recent unusual share price activity.

Bell Financial Group has kicked off 2026 with a striking 197% surge in net profit after tax for the first four months, driven by a strong rebound in its Markets division and steady growth in Platforms.

SPC Global Holdings (ASX: SPG) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending details of a proposed equity raising, with the suspension expected to last until 11 May or until the announcement is made.

Rox Resources has finished dewatering the Youanmi Main Pit and is advancing underground mining and infrastructure, positioning the project on track for production.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

The GPT Group delivered strong operational results in Q1 2026 with near-record occupancy across retail, office, and logistics assets, alongside solid retail sales and leasing activity. The group’s $610 million oversubscribed equity raise in its Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund underpins growth plans, while FY 2026 earnings guidance is reiterated.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.