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SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a broad suite of Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates set for January 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

ChemX Materials Limited has completed its Deed of Company Arrangement and appointed a new board, yet remains suspended from ASX trading while relying on director-related funding. The company is focused on stabilisation and exploring future opportunities.

Auris Minerals Limited has been queried by the ASX following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, with the company denying any undisclosed information behind the surge.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.

EcoGraf Limited has strengthened its cash position with a $1.7 million Australian R&D tax incentive and is pursuing €4 million in European grants to advance its graphite business across Tanzania and Europe.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports ongoing FDA review of its antiviral Galidesivir, with no adverse feedback received as the regulator takes extra time to finalise guidance.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced final distribution amounts and key dates for 27 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-January 2026. Investors can also participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan across all funds.

Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.

Vulcan Steel has appointed Gavin Street as its new CEO and managing director, while reshuffling key board roles to maintain a majority of independent directors.

Renergen Limited and Asp Isotopes Inc. have outlined the process for cash payments to shareholders for fractional entitlements following their share acquisition scheme.

Elsight has transitioned from development to production with its new Aura communications platform, delivering initial units to a leading defence contractor and expanding its U.S. presence amid a strong financial turnaround in 2025.