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Great Divide Mining is poised to restart operations at its Challenger Gold Mine in Adelong, NSW, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production with first gold expected imminently.

Aspen Group has successfully raised $70.18 million through an institutional placement, aiming to reduce debt and pursue new growth opportunities. A Security Purchase Plan is also underway for eligible investors.

Norwood Systems has successfully completed a $500,000 oversubscribed placement, positioning itself for accelerated growth and strategic debt reduction. The funds will support market expansion, product innovation, and operational improvements.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reveals ongoing delays in completing the sale of its Skaland Graphite Project due to funding issues faced by the buyer, Norge Mineraler. Despite partial payments and new guarantees, the final USD 9.62 million payment remains outstanding.

Grand Gulf Energy has inked a non-binding MoU with Sage Potash to jointly explore helium and potash resources in Utah’s Paradox Basin, aiming to share costs and infrastructure for a 3D seismic survey and potential drilling.

IODM Limited has secured a new revenue share agreement with Converain targeting Japan’s growing international education market, marking its fourth such deal globally.

AJ Lucas Group has extended and increased its senior debt facility to $50 million, fully repaid its junior loan, and secured a shareholder loan extension with lower interest rates, positioning the company for reduced financing costs and future growth.

Winchester Energy has successfully dismissed all legal claims from Westex Resources over its 2022 Texas farm-in, removing a key project risk.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

OpenLearning Limited has agreed to convert $2.12 million of debt owed to its largest shareholder, Education Centre of Australia (ECA), into equity at a 25% premium, increasing ECA’s ownership and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited delivered its strongest half-year revenue and profit to date, buoyed by the full contribution from Suncorp Bank and a robust capital position despite regulatory challenges.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.