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Count Limited has announced a strategic acquisition of Oracle Group, significantly expanding its financial advice and wealth management footprint across Australia. The deal is backed by a $40.9 million equity raising to support growth ambitions.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

NeuRizer Ltd has advanced its NeuRizer Urea Project with key environmental approvals and construction plans, while raising $350,000 through private placements. However, the company faces a trading suspension as it works to resolve audit and compliance issues with the ASX.

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.

Galilee Energy has appointed a US Advisory Board to drive its Gulf Coast oil and gas expansion, targeting low-risk brownfield assets. The company’s maiden Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana is set to spud in Q2 2026, marking a key milestone in its US growth strategy.

Vinyl Group has locked in a $10 million unsecured loan from its Non-Executive Chairman to fund the acquisition of Val Morgan Digital and support working capital needs.

Chariot Resources has locked in a A$3.5 million secured loan facility to refinance existing debt and support its lithium exploration projects, including a major Nigerian acquisition.

Genetic Technologies Limited remains under voluntary administration while progressing a Deed of Company Arrangement and has completed the sale of its geneType business, ending the quarter with $270,000 in cash.

Botala Energy has commenced drilling its first commercial production well at the Serowe CBM Project in Botswana, marking a pivotal step toward large-scale gas production and regional energy supply.

The Star Entertainment Group has locked in a binding refinancing agreement with WhiteHawk Capital Partners, securing US$390 million to refinance existing debt and boost liquidity. This move aims to stabilise the company’s financial footing ahead of key regulatory approvals and asset sales.