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LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund (ECF) at $0.70 cash per security, offering a premium over recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid follows concerns about ECF’s declining financial performance and signals potential management changes and delisting.

Finder Energy has accelerated development of its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil project in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, targeting a Final Investment Decision in 2026. The company highlights robust resource estimates and a streamlined path to first oil production.

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Regal Partners Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending June 2025, alongside confirmation of its dividend reinvestment plan price at AUD 2.70.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to sell its Competency Training business to RelyOn Australia for $11.5 million in cash, aiming to sharpen its focus on core engineering services and accelerate growth in energy transition and automation.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has successfully completed a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue, issuing over 23 million new units and significantly increasing its cash reserves.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 results with revenue up 7.2% to $19.5 billion and EBITDA rising 8.6%, driven by growth in Food and resilience in Liquor despite Hardware challenges. Strategic mergers and ESG progress position the company for accelerated growth in FY26.

Locksley Resources has entered a non-binding agreement with EV Resources to purchase antimony ore, advancing its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing and supporting U.S. domestic supply for defense and energy sectors.

Locksley Resources has taken a significant step toward securing diversified antimony supply for the U.S. market by entering a non-binding agreement with EV Resources, supporting its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing technology and domestic critical minerals strategy.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to conduct proceedings regarding Elanor Funds Management's concerns over disclosure in the LDR Assets takeover bid, as parties move to amend the bidder's statement.

Horizon Oil Limited reported robust FY25 financial and operational results at the RIU Good Oil & Gas Conference, highlighting sustained dividends and a clear growth strategy across its Asia-Pacific portfolio.

Catalyst Metals Limited has doubled its gold reserves to 1.5 million ounces as of June 2025, setting the stage to ramp up production to 200,000 ounces per year over the next decade.