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Pengana International Equities has declared a 1.4 cents per share fully franked quarterly dividend, with payment scheduled for 15 December. The distribution implies a 4.93% annualised yield at the company’s 9 October share price, assuming the quarterly rate continues.

Glencore returned to reported profit in 2025 and lifted shareholder distributions, while a stronger second half and expanding copper pipeline helped offset weaker coal markets. The mining giant is targeting more than 1 million tonnes of annualised copper production by 2028, but the strategy remains exposed to execution, commodity prices and transition risks.

Sports Entertainment Group has completed the second tranche of its institutional placement, raising a further A$4.75 million at A$0.28 per share. The top-up takes total placement proceeds to about A$14.54 million before costs as the company funds its MediaWorks transaction.

FortifAI says independent verification found its NOL8 AI Data Plane delivered up to 118 times more data per infrastructure dollar than Google RE2 at the highest workload tested. The result supports NOL8’s commercialisation push, while also triggering the vesting of 52,516,667 Class C Performance Rights.

TechGen Metals has agreed to transfer its entire interest in the Ida Valley Gold Project to First Au for A$100,000 in cash and A$100,000 worth of First Au shares. The transaction remains conditional on due diligence and shareholder approval.

Nyrada has lodged a prospectus for approximately 10.74 million free options linked to its recent capital raising, giving eligible CDI holders three options for every four CDIs issued. The options carry a $0.93 exercise price and could generate almost $10 million if fully exercised, although that cash remains contingent on holder participation.

Firebrick Pharma has raised approximately $732,000 from strategic investors, with its Philippines licensing partner investing $631,750 to lift its holding above 10%. The funding will support US retail production, a Singapore product launch and working capital.

Rox Resources says construction of its Youanmi processing plant has reached 39%, while underground development advances towards production drilling at United North. Financial close and a $90.2 million debt drawdown have lifted reported cash to $149.2 million, with first gold still targeted for mid-2027.

NTAW Holdings improved margins, reduced inventory and cut gross debt in FY2026, but remained loss-making as revenue fell sharply after the loss of key distribution rights. Management is targeting modest growth in FY2027 while covenant obligations and cash generation remain central tests.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has acknowledged breaching ASX Listing Rule 10.1 by entering three related-party diamond purchase agreements without prior shareholder approval. The transactions were later ratified, but an independent expert found the dealings were not fair, although the inventory was sold at fair market value.

Emyria’s FY26 annual report shows a rapidly expanding psychedelic-assisted care network, with revenue up 210% and treatment capacity reaching 18 beds across four states. The gains came alongside a larger loss, $4.6 million in operating cash outflow and an auditor-highlighted material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue without further funding.

Coda Minerals has moved Elizabeth Creek closer to a targeted first-quarter 2027 pre-feasibility study, backed by improved leach recoveries, drilling and fresh funding. But the copper developer remains loss-making, burned A$8.87 million in operating cash and will likely need further capital to progress beyond the study stage.