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Rapid Critical Metals has successfully raised A$10.5 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the acquisition of the Conrad and Webbs Silver Projects in New South Wales, setting the stage for an accelerated exploration campaign.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

MIXI Australia has launched a recommended all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet at $1.20 per share, significantly outpacing rival Betr Entertainment’s scrip proposal. The PointsBet board unanimously supports MIXI’s bid, highlighting its certainty and premium value.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

MTM Critical Metals has raised A$50 million through a well-supported institutional placement to accelerate the rollout of its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S. This capital injection marks a pivotal step in MTM’s transformation into a U.S.-focused clean technology company.

Xero has completed a significant A$1.85 billion institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Melio, aiming to enhance its accounting and payments platform in the US market. A complementary A$200 million Share Purchase Plan will offer retail investors a chance to participate.

Aurizon updates its FY2025 EBITDA guidance to approximately $1.575 billion, reflecting volume and receivables adjustments, while announcing a strategic leadership restructure to unify Bulk and Containerised Freight operations.

Bailador Technology Investments has updated its portfolio valuations, revealing strong gains in key holdings and a projected gross return of 32.8% for FY25. However, one investment saw a significant decline, tempering overall optimism.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and silver recoveries of 97.3% using whole-ore leach techniques, promising significant cost savings and project simplification.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

Audinate Group Limited has acquired Iris, a US-based SaaS platform for remote AV device control, in a deal valued up to US$28 million. This move strengthens Audinate’s video and control capabilities within its Dante ecosystem.