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Astron Limited’s updated economic study for Phase 2 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project reveals a $1.5 billion incremental pre-tax NPV8 and a mine life extended to 52 years, doubling ore throughput and reinforcing the project’s long-term strategic value.

Chariot Resources, through its U.S. subsidiary FMS Lithium Corporation, has significantly expanded its lithium tenure at the Resurgent project in the McDermitt Caldera, staking 573 new claims and nearly doubling its footprint amid improving lithium market conditions.

Carnaby Resources has solidified its Miniboom Lode discovery with wide, high-grade copper-gold intersections near Mount Hope Central and extended the Trek 1 mineralisation with substantial new drill results, underpinning its mid-year feasibility study and 2026 production target.

VEEM Limited has finished its factory extension and installed new machinery, setting the stage for a stronger second half of FY26 and anticipated growth in FY27 driven by defence contracts and marine propulsion innovations.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a class action in Victoria alleging breaches of Australian corporate and consumer laws related to its financial forecasts. The company denies wrongdoing and plans a vigorous defence.

Raiden Resources has struck a binding deal with Forgent PLC to potentially sell an 80% stake in its Mt Sholl nickel-copper-PGE project, while retaining a 20% free-carried interest. The transaction could inject over A$1 million in cash and shares, aligning with Raiden’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on core assets.

Celsius Resources disputes Kiri Industries’ takeover of loan rights and offtake negotiations at Makilala Mining, triggering emergency arbitration amid ongoing project financing tensions.

Hartshead Resources held a pivotal scheme meeting on 8 June 2026 to approve ACAM GP Limited’s acquisition offer, featuring a 133% premium and unanimous board support. The outcome now hinges on final court approval.

Synlait Milk is progressing a key refinancing of its senior bank facilities due June 2026 and plans to replace a $130 million shareholder loan with a two-year term facility. The company reports a preliminary $12 million net loss for the first four months of 2026 amid operational headwinds and asset sales.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Synlait Milk is on track to refinance its senior bank facilities by June 30, 2026, replacing a $130 million shareholder loan from Bright Dairy with a new two-year loan. The company reported a preliminary net loss of $12 million for the first four months of 2026, reflecting operational headwinds and the recent North Island asset sale.

Ryman Healthcare has launched a NZ$100 million fixed rate bond offer maturing in 2032, aiming to refinance existing debt and diversify its funding sources. The offer includes an exchange mechanism for existing bondholders, with trading in current bonds to be suspended during the transition.