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PPK Group’s majority-owned PowerPlus Energy launches two Clean Energy Council-approved batteries eligible for the Australian Government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebates, positioning itself to capture a significant share of the emerging residential energy storage market.

Qualitas Limited has announced the early release of over 30 million shares from voluntary escrow, significantly increasing the free float ahead of schedule and potentially enhancing market liquidity.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development efforts, with its U-pgrade pilot plant nearing shipment and promising drilling results expanding mineralisation at key Namibian projects.

Brookfield has agreed to acquire ESR's remaining 19.9% stake in Cromwell Property Group, pending regulatory approval, signaling a major consolidation in the Australian real estate sector.

Argosy Minerals Limited has launched a $2 million placement accompanied by an offer of up to 40 million options, aiming to bolster development and feasibility efforts at its Rincon Lithium Project in the USA.

Advance ZincTek Limited (ASX, ANO) has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp increase in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information and reaffirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Papyrus Australia has fully impaired its investments in its Egyptian joint ventures PPYEg and EBFC, citing lack of returns and governance issues ahead of its 2025 audited results.

Artemis Resources has raised A$4.75 million through an oversubscribed placement to fund extensive exploration at its Western Australian gold and copper projects. The capital injection aims to unlock new resource potential at Carlow, Titan, and Cassowary.

BKI Investment Company posted a solid financial performance for FY2025 with a 1% increase in dividends and introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to maintain capital neutrality. Despite modest portfolio underperformance against major ETFs, BKI continues to offer an attractive dividend yield amid shifting market dynamics.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a modest rise in revenue and operating profit for FY2025, alongside a 1% increase in dividends, supported by robust returns from key portfolio holdings.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop the high-grade Sandover Fluorite Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals sector.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.