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Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

WT Financial Group has delivered a robust half-year performance with underlying net revenue up 19.3% and net profit after tax rising 14.4%, driven by adviser productivity and strategic investments.

AMP reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, powered by strong cashflows from its North platform and the successful launch of AMP Bank GO. The company also declared a final dividend and announced a CEO transition.

Hot Chili Limited has raised A$40 million through a heavily oversubscribed private placement to accelerate the development of its La Verde copper-gold discovery within the Costa Fuego project in Chile. The funding will support expanded feasibility studies, environmental approvals, and further drilling aimed at defining a higher-grade starter pit.

Abacus Group has begun preliminary discussions with Abacus Storage King about potentially internalising its management functions, signaling possible structural changes ahead.

Abacus Storage King has initiated early-stage discussions to internalise its management functions, potentially reshaping its governance and operational control. The move could see new leadership appointments if the deal proceeds.

Hot Chili Limited has reported a significant expansion of its high-grade copper-gold discovery at La Verde, Chile, supported by robust diamond drilling results. The company is advancing its Costa Fuego Project with promising pre-feasibility outcomes and progressing strategic partnerships.

Bougainville Copper Limited has selected China’s CMOC Group as its preferred partner to redevelop the Panguna Mine, but the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s president favors a rival Indian firm, casting uncertainty over the project’s future.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

Insignia Financial’s Funds Under Management and Administration edged up to $342 billion, driven by strong inflows into its Wrap platform and multi-asset solutions, while Master Trust funds faced ongoing outflows amid product transitions.

Celsius Resources has appointed Grant Samuel as financial adviser to finalise funding for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines, signalling strong international interest and a critical phase ahead.

Embark Early Education has successfully completed a $12 million placement to support its conditional takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare. The capital raise attracted strong backing from existing and new sophisticated investors.