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Sarama Resources has issued 16.5 million Performance Share Units to its directors and CFO, linking incentives directly to key arbitration outcomes against the Government of Burkina Faso. Half of the awards vest on receipt of an arbitration ruling, and the rest on receipt of any award funds.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) has acquired PowerHub, boosting its embedded network presence by nearly 19% in sites and 12% in service points, while extending into Tasmania and South Australia.

Neometals has invoked a $2.5 million personal guarantee following Omaha Value Holdings' failure to pay $5 million for its Tranche 2 placement, while securing a potential standby debt facility as a financial backstop.

Globe Metals & Mining has locked in a US$600,000 unsecured working capital facility from director Bo Tan, adding short-term financial flexibility as it advances its Kanyika Niobium Project.

Lotus Resources has secured A$34.2 million from institutional investors in a fully underwritten entitlement offer, with a retail component set to raise an additional A$26 million. The funds aim to support the Kayelekera uranium project’s production ramp-up and financial stability.

Australian Unity has secured $200 million through a private placement of wholesale debt, using part of the proceeds to buy back $51.5 million of its Series D Bonds ahead of their December 2026 maturity.

Lotus Resources has halted production at its Kayelekera uranium mine due to acid supply interruptions linked to Middle East geopolitics and acid plant issues, while advancing export permits and pursuing new funding arrangements.

Schoolblazer Group has consolidated its fragmented debt into a $110 million multi-currency facility with Westpac, providing significant headroom for growth and lowering its cost of debt.

Perseus Mining has boosted its on-market share buy-back program by A$50 million to A$150 million, reflecting confidence in its balance sheet and cash flow generation while maintaining funding for organic growth.

Alfabs Australia is sharpening its financial focus with a plan to double or triple free cash flow by FY2028, underpinned by a disciplined capital framework and a clear dividend reinstatement path.

Ryman Healthcare has opened a NZ$100 million fixed rate bond offer maturing in 2032, featuring an exchange mechanism for existing bondholders and a minimum interest rate of 5.60%. The offer targets institutional and retail investors and aims to refinance debt and diversify funding.

EQ Resources has secured board approval for a A$39 million expansion at its Mt Carbine tungsten mine, aiming to double crushing capacity and boost annual production by 500 tonnes amid strong tungsten prices.