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Arafura Rare Earths has completed the second tranche of its $475 million capital raise, issuing over 1.25 billion shares and raising $351.6 million before costs. The company also awaits results from a retail share purchase plan that could add another $50 million.

Lion Rock Minerals has released previously withheld assay results from its Minta Project following an ASX price query, while highlighting a strategic shareholder's major financing announcement that may have influenced recent trading.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across its expansive Minta Project in Cameroon, while strategic partner Tronox Holdings gains conditional US-Australian government financing to advance rare-earth ambitions.

IRIS Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending a significant capital raising announcement expected next week.

Celsius Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, underpinning a robust feasibility study and advancing project financing.

Macro Metals has confirmed access to Utah Point at Port Hedland, enabling export of up to 4 million tonnes per annum from its Extension Iron Ore Project starting late 2026. This milestone advances project financing and production plans.

Euro Manganese has amended its financing agreements with Orion Resource Partners, allowing loan conversion into royalties and extending project milestones to mid-2026, reinforcing cooperation as it advances its European manganese project.

Assetora Limited has resolved a recent receivership by fully settling its outstanding debt, bringing external administration to a close within a day.

Ampol Limited has launched a A$500 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility, designed to fund its proposed acquisition of EG Australia and refinance existing debt, offering long-term capital with flexible issuance options.

Pilot Energy has secured a $1.52 million financing facility to fast-track its FY2025 R&D Tax Incentive refund, supporting its clean energy and gas exploration projects.

Brightstar Resources has upgraded Mineral Resources at its Menzies Gold Project by 22%, significantly expanding its Indicated gold ounces and setting the stage for near-term mining development. The updated estimates underpin the upcoming Goldfields DFS 2.0 and a targeted Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Atomic Eagle Limited announces Phil Hoskins as new CEO following Daniel Major's unexpected non-start, spotlighting the Muntanga Uranium Project's substantial resource base.