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Australian United Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan issue price, confirming a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.28 per share for the period ending June 2025.

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Vicinity Centres has updated its dividend distribution details for the six months ending June 2025, including the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price and the NZD equivalent payout for New Zealand investors.

Centuria Industrial REIT has successfully settled a A$325 million exchangeable notes offering due 2030, simultaneously repurchasing nearly A$300 million of its higher-cost notes maturing in 2028. This refinancing move aims to extend debt maturity and reduce interest expenses.

Lion Selection Group has committed $0.5 million to Peregrine Gold’s $3 million placement, gaining a foothold in promising Pilbara gold and iron ore projects with significant exploration upside.

Mesoblast has entered agreements to issue up to US$50 million in convertible notes, aiming to strengthen its capital base and support pipeline growth, pending shareholder approval.

Augustus Minerals is progressing its second-in-time licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, aiming to unlock a high-grade alkali epithermal deposit near the Porgera mine. The company is preparing for rapid underground development and aggressive drilling, contingent on regulatory outcomes.

Impact Minerals has entered a joint venture with Kuniko Limited to advance the Commonwealth gold-silver-copper project in New South Wales, retaining a 30% free carried interest while focusing on its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project.

Peregrine Gold Limited has raised $3 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration at its Newman and Mallina projects in Western Australia, bolstered by strong institutional support.

Australian Unity Office Fund has declined a revised $54.5 million offer for its Brisbane property at 150 Charlotte Street after the purchaser defaulted on the original contract. The fund now awaits the purchaser's next move before the September 8 deadline.

Pearl Gull Iron Limited has agreed to sell its Cockatoo Island Project for A$4.5 million in cash, a 4% equity stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties, marking a strategic shift as it seeks new growth opportunities.

Lotus Resources has completed a A$65 million placement to bolster its uranium projects in Malawi and Botswana, positioning itself for steady production and future expansion.