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Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend for RIO CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, with dividend proceeds directed to reduce outstanding loan amounts. The record and ex-dividend dates align with those of RIO ordinary shares.

TZ Limited (ASX:TZL) has secured $0.81 million through a private placement at a 22% premium to the last traded price, issuing 16.2 million shares with attaching options pending shareholder approval. The funds will support debt repayment, vendor payments, working capital, and growth initiatives in smart locking and data centre security.

Delorean Corporation has approved the Final Investment Decision for its 100% owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Facility, supported by $30.5 million in grants. Construction is planned to start in Q3 2026, pending the securing of $31.6 million in additional funding.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX: PDI) and Robex Resources Inc. (ASX: RXR) have confirmed their merger is unconditional and moving to implementation, forming a significant West African gold producer with combined assets targeting over 400,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2029.

AuMEGA Metals Limited has launched a prospectus for a dual-tranche capital raising totalling approximately C$23.7 million, subject to shareholder approval, aimed at advancing its exploration programs in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Peninsula Energy has partially converted US$4.1 million of its convertible loan facility with Adare Finance, reducing its outstanding debt and issuing nearly 20 million shares at A$0.30 each. This transaction supports ongoing funding for the Lance Uranium Project restart and Reset Plan execution.

QPM Energy Limited has received credit approval for a $72 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to support construction of the 112MW Isaac Power Station, complementing existing financing arrangements with Macquarie Bank.

Elanor Investors Group has completed documentation for a $125 million balance sheet recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, preparing to release HY26 financial results and advance leadership renewal and rebranding initiatives.

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.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

Rox Resources Limited has executed a A$350 million syndicated debt facility agreement with major banks to fund the development of its Youanmi Gold Project, targeting first gold production by mid-2027.

Caravel Minerals has extended its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) deadline by three months to September 2026 to refine critical water and environmental assessments, while maintaining its regulatory approval target for the end of 2027.