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A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd’s 2025 AGM reveals a strengthened product roadmap, breakthrough Edge AI technology advances, and a surge in commercial partnerships, positioning the company for accelerated growth.

The Takeovers Panel has declined Emu NL’s request to review a prior decision, citing insufficient evidence and no compelling case of association. This regulatory setback leaves Emu NL without recourse for now.

Silex Systems reports steady progress on its TRL-6 uranium enrichment demonstration, targeting completion by end-2025, while securing initial US government funding to support commercialisation efforts.

Dropsuite secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its acquisition by NinjaOne, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of the upcoming shareholder vote. Meanwhile, ASIC grants an extension for Dropsuite’s 2025 AGM, reflecting the pending transaction timeline.

EDU Holdings reports a 25% increase in total student enrolments for Term 2, 2025 at its Australian Learning Group, even as new enrolments decline amid tighter visa restrictions.

James Hardie Industries plc has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire The AZEK Company Inc. in a $7.8 billion deal, creating a combined leader in outdoor living and home exteriors. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025, will see AZEK stockholders owning approximately 26% of the combined company.

Chalice Mining reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Gonneville Project, boosting metal recoveries and revealing a promising iron byproduct that could enhance project economics.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

NZME Limited has received eight director nominations from major shareholders ahead of its June 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, prompting the Board to propose an alternative composition focused on digital transformation and governance stability.

HMC Capital has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its assets under management to over $50 billion within the next 3-5 years, supported by strong fundraising and diversified investment verticals. The company’s FY25 outlook remains solid, underpinned by operational growth and strategic initiatives across real estate, digital infrastructure, and energy transition.

Pancontinental Energy has responded to an ASX query about recent spikes in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information exists and pointing to strong industry interest in its PEL 87 project.