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Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Wia Gold has locked in A$125 million through a placement at A$0.425 per share, completing the funding package for its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia. This capital raise, alongside a proposed US$360 million debt facility, sets the stage for construction and first gold production targeted in late 2028.

Celsius Resources is locked in a legal standoff with Equinaire Holdings over a disputed Event of Default that could see Celsius’ 40% interest in Makilala Mining auctioned. A court-ordered freeze currently blocks foreclosure while arbitration looms.

Bio-Gene Technology has raised approximately A$3.275 million through its second tranche placement and share purchase plan underwriting, issuing over 51 million new shares and 69 million options to investors.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has extended its exclusive contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to provide accommodation services for the Afghan Resettlement Programme, with expected transaction values reaching £28 million in the first six months.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited delivered a 41.5% jump in profit after tax to $238 million for FY26 and raised its fully franked dividend guidance to 16 cents for FY27, reflecting strong portfolio returns and robust earnings reserves.

Western Mines Group has completed a $2.7 million placement to fund seismic surveys and drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel-cobalt-copper project, with a final tranche of shares pending shareholder approval.

Kuniko Limited has secured A$1.30 million through a well-supported placement to advance its Commonwealth-Silica Hill gold-silver project in NSW, underpinning a Phase 2 drilling campaign targeting resource growth and exploration across a district-scale system.

Jade Gas has completed a A$11 million placement, boosting its cash reserves beyond A$20 million to fund key development and strategic moves, including a proposed Hong Kong listing.

OM Holdings' subsidiary OM Materials has locked in a binding take-or-pay deal to purchase up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate from Element 25's Butcherbird Mine, underpinning Element 25's expansion and financing plans.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX: PCX) has successfully completed a $31.25 million wholesale placement, issuing over 15.8 million new units at $1.97 each, reinforcing its diversified global private credit strategy.

Yojee Limited has raised up to AUD 9 million through an oversubscribed placement and share purchase plan, aiming to fast-track the commercial expansion of its MOSAIC freight forwarding platform and TCMS transport software.