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Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Qube Holdings Limited is set for a $9.3 billion cash takeover by a Macquarie-led consortium, with court approval granted to convene shareholder meetings in June. The scheme offers shareholders a 28% premium and is backed by an independent expert's fair and reasonable opinion.

Sandon Capital Investments has locked in $2.67 million through an institutional placement priced in line with its recent share purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.

Pacific Resources (ASX: PXR) has progressed technical due diligence on its optioned Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, outlining a conceptual 6,000 to 25,000-ounce gold target at Ernestine. Meanwhile, channel sampling at its Tasmanian Sulphide Creek Project is complete, with assay results pending.

Dicker Data has formally appointed Fiona Brown as Managing Director while introducing deferred short-term incentives for senior executives, aligning pay with long-term growth and governance standards.

Papyrus Australia (ASX: PPY) has secured $175,000 through a share placement alongside convertible note conversions and related party loans, aiming to fund commercialisation and fulfil a key contract for biodegradable Collar Keeper® products.

Dreadnought Resources has obtained regulatory approval for open pit mining at its Star of Mangaroon gold project in Western Australia, advancing its strategy to become a self-funded explorer by outsourcing development and processing.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner at the Minim Martap Bauxite Project, with first production on track for Q2 2026 and full funding secured through a US$140 million credit facility and cash reserves. Leadership changes and logistics updates mark a pivotal quarter for the company.

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) has completed enrolment in its Phase 2b RAD 101 brain metastases imaging trial with interim data showing 90% concordance with MRI, while progressing early-stage trials of therapeutic candidates RAD 202, RV-01, and RAD 402. The company reported a $19.2 million cash balance at quarter end, down from $34.5 million, with a net operating cash outflow of $14.9 million driven by milestone-related R&D and staff costs.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Macro Mining Services has partnered with Austral Pacific to tap into gold tailings and stockpiles at the Paris Gold Mine, aiming to turn historical waste into revenue through a 50:50 profit share after expense recovery.

Prospect Resources has significantly boosted its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource base by 63%, lifted contained copper by 50%, and secured A$45 million in fresh capital to fund an aggressive drilling campaign starting May 2026.