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Core Lithium has repositioned its Finniss Lithium Project as a low-cost underground operation with a 20-year mine life, slashing operating costs by a third and boosting production capacity. The company is advancing strategic funding while unlocking flexibility through a key offtake agreement termination.

Elixir Energy has advanced its strategic plan in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, appointing a new COO, initiating a major cost reduction, and preparing to drill key exploration and appraisal wells that could unlock significant gas resources.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated distribution of 176.55 cents per unit for its iShares MSCI South Korea ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, predominantly sourced from foreign income.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL) for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting a nuanced mix of foreign income and capital gains.

FAR Limited shareholders receive clarity as the Australian Taxation Office confirms the recent 8-cent per share capital return is not a dividend for tax purposes.

Lendlease has completed the $235 million sale of its 70% stake in Capella Capital to Sojitz Corporation, advancing its broader $2.5 billion capital recycling strategy aimed at simplifying the group and focusing on core Australian operations.

Santos Limited has received a compelling non-binding proposal from the XRG Consortium to acquire the company at a significant premium, prompting the board to engage in due diligence and negotiations. This move could reshape the Australian energy landscape if finalized.

Hawsons Iron Limited is raising up to $1 million through a discounted Share Purchase Plan to fund critical project development while continuing strategic investor discussions.

Merchant House International Limited reported a 38% reduction in net loss for FY2025, driven by asset sales and operational wind-down. The company is moving towards divesting remaining assets, delisting from ASX, and winding up.

Core Lithium has terminated its legacy spodumene offtake agreement with Yahua through a $2 million cash settlement, unlocking strategic flexibility for its Finniss Lithium Operation restart plans.

Clime Investment Management has been appointed lead manager for a significant US public offer fund by Sphinx Investments, with initial allocations of $183 million AUD pending SEC approval. The move marks a strategic expansion into the US market, complemented by new wholesale offerings and a partnership with a Dallas-based equities manager.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.