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Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

GQG Partners reported a modest rise in funds under management to USD 166.9 billion at the end of April 2026, driven by strong investment returns that offset ongoing net client withdrawals. The firm also declared a quarterly dividend consistent with its recent payout policy.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) has kicked off a non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $8.45 million, with directors and a $1 million underwriter backing the offer. The capital raise is designed to boost liquidity, grow assets, and enhance market presence.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) has launched an on-market buy-back of its ordinary shares, set to run from May 2026 to May 2027, signalling a fresh phase in its capital management strategy.

Invictus Energy is gearing up for a pivotal drilling campaign in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin, targeting a multi-Tcf gas and condensate resource that could reshape Southern Africa's energy landscape.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) is raising up to $8.45 million through a pro-rata rights issue priced at a premium, offering one option per new share. The issue is partly underwritten and sees directors committing to full participation.

InvestSMART Group’s total Funds Under Management fell to $712 million in Q3 FY2026, weighed down by market dips and underperforming ETFs, even as subscriber revenue nudged higher and account numbers grew.

WA Gold’s scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project outlines a staged mining plan with modest A$8 million upfront capital, targeting 114,000 ounces from mostly Indicated Resources and projecting A$270 million pre-tax cashflow.

L1 Group has raised $950 million in the IPO of its L1 Gold Fund Limited, set to begin trading on the ASX on 24 April 2026. The fund targets gold and precious metals investments with significant founder and company backing.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) has disclosed the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price for its six-month dividend ending December 2025, applying a 2.5% discount to the volume weighted average price, resulting in a DRP price of AUD 1.35 per share.

Cadence Opportunities Fund weathered a sharp March selloff to deliver a robust 35.9% gain for the 2026 financial year so far, while announcing a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share.

Magellan Financial Group's assets under management fell to A$37.5 billion as of 31 March 2026, reflecting net outflows and market impacts across retail and institutional funds.