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Vanadium Resources has repositioned its Steelpoortdrift project around a proposed V-Iron plant producing pig iron and vanadium-bearing slag for Western markets. The strategy has secured a non-binding U.S. offtake framework and advanced site and funding work, but the auditor has flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Emperor Energy has moved its Judith Gas Field closer to a targeted April 2027 appraisal well, with the VALARIS 107 rig lined up and regulatory work advancing. But the company’s auditor has highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with management forecasting a need to raise about $45 million through September 2027.

Lake Resources has secured the primary provincial environmental permit for its Kachi lithium project in Argentina, clearing the way for detailed engineering and financing work. The approval removes a major development hurdle, but FEED, funding, RIGI approval and a final investment decision remain ahead.

Bremworth has restored internal yarn production, cut costs and improved its inventory profile, but FY26 still ended with an NZ$11.4 million loss. The company now enters FY27 under new ownership and board dynamics, with positive operating cash flow still to be achieved.

Horizon Gold’s annual report presents Gum Creek as a potential 880,000-ounce gold operation, but flags a material uncertainty over its ability to continue without further funding. The company is targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q2 2027 and first gold in the second half of 2028.

IDP Education has rejected a second, higher takeover proposal from Blackstone, saying the $2.50-per-share offer fails to capture the value of its platform and transformation program. The confidential, non-binding proposal leaves open the question of whether Blackstone will return with a revised bid.

EQT Holdings says the indicative takeover prices from TPG Global and BGH Capital do not reflect the value of Equity Trustees, but has opened the door to improved proposals. Both parties have confirmed their prices will not be reduced by EQT's 20-cent FY26 final dividend.

Ingenia Communities has rejected Warburg Pincus’s revised $5.05 per stapled security proposal, saying the offer substantially undervalues the group. The board remains open to a higher-value approach, leaving the takeover discussion unresolved.

Pacific Current Group has rejected a non-binding offer from Roc Partners, citing valuation and shareholder fairness concerns, while continuing to review a separate proposal from River Capital involving a potential share issuance at $13 per share.

Ingenia Communities Group has turned down a $4.75 per security indicative offer from Warburg Pincus, affirming its commitment to a growth strategy anchored by the Peet acquisition and long-term sector tailwinds.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) posted six consecutive years of growth in FY2026, with net revenue rising 15.6% to $33.1 million and EBITDA up 19.5% to $8.2 million, underpinned by its adviser network expansion and capital partnerships.

Praemium Limited reported a 5.7% revenue increase to $110.5 million and a 21.1% jump in funds under administration to $77.9 billion for FY26, driven by strong high-net-worth segment growth and the integration of OneVue. The acquisition of Technotia Laboratories and a major technology restructure signal a sharpened focus on innovation and cost efficiency.