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Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a 1.5% increase in revenue to $229.7 million for FY2025, despite a 10.3% decline in net profit to $24.3 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 45 cents per share, maintaining total dividends at 90 cents for the year.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a 1-for-1 non-renounceable rights issue at $1.47 per unit, aiming to raise capital for ongoing investments and increase annual distributions to 10% of adjusted net tangible assets starting early 2026.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) shares have been suspended following Federal Court approval of a scheme exchanging all shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX). This marks a significant structural shift for PAI investors.

Somerset Minerals (ASX – SMM) is advancing its Coppermine Project in Canada with promising maiden drill results and a $4 million placement to fund expanded exploration.

Quantum Graphite Limited has made significant strides in developing its Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, progressing detailed planning with government stakeholders and attracting new financiers for its Uley 2 project. Exploration and purification testwork updates promise to refine its resource and product quality outlook.

Atlantic Lithium advances negotiations for revised fiscal terms on its flagship Ewoyaa Mining Lease in Ghana, while reporting promising spodumene discoveries in Côte d'Ivoire and implementing significant cost-saving measures.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Lumos Diagnostics has locked in a A$5 million secured loan facility to support working capital as it advances toward FDA CLIA waiver for its FebriDx® test, complementing a landmark US distribution deal.

Future Generation Global has reported a strong 20.8% investment portfolio return for the year ending June 2025, prompting an increase in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This marks the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth for the ASX-listed investment company.

AIMS Property Securities Fund has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a significant stake in AIMS APAC REIT at a notable discount, targeting an attractive dividend yield of over 8%.

Victory Metals has significantly enhanced its North Stanmore resource with Gallium inclusion and secured major financing commitments exceeding US$200 million, positioning itself as a strategic supplier amid global rare earths tensions.