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Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) announced a June 2025 distribution of 1.0664 cents per unit, translating to an annualized return of 8.11% based on forecast net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on delivering steady income through Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

Electro Optic Systems has received A$60 million following the finalisation of a major contract, lifting its cash balance to approximately A$130 million as of June 30, 2025.

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback Iron Ore Project resource estimate and is advancing strategic partnerships, while early saline water testwork shows promise for green iron production.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has successfully closed its Loyalty Option Offer, which was oversubscribed by almost 100%, raising $103,125 to support its exploration ambitions.

Duxton Farms has increased its placement to $4.55 million, issuing over 3.6 million new shares to fund the acquisition of four Australian agriculture companies. This move aims to fast-track the company’s diversification and growth strategy in the agricultural investment sector.

Locate Technologies has successfully raised A$320,000 through its At-the-Market Facility, reinforcing its balance sheet as it advances its SaaS delivery platforms Locate2u and Zoom2u.

The Star Entertainment Group updates investors on stalled negotiations with its joint venture partners over the Destination Brisbane Consortium transaction, facing a looming termination of their binding agreement.

ClearVue Technologies has secured $746,574 through a mix of equity and debt to support its international commercialisation efforts amid shifting market conditions.

Brightstar Resources and Aurumin Limited have entered live merger discussions to consolidate their Central Sandstone tenements, aiming to create a major gold development project with a combined resource of approximately 2.4 million ounces. The proposed scrip deal offers Aurumin shareholders a premium, though completion remains uncertain pending due diligence.

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

Titomic’s Netherlands division has secured €800,000 in funding from the Dutch 3D Print Kompas program to advance its Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology, aiming to expand R&D and industrial applications across Europe.