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Praemium Limited reported a 14% year-on-year increase in total Funds Under Administration to $70.5 billion for Q2 FY26, completing the OneVue transition and seeing strong net inflows in its Spectrum and Powerwrap platforms.

Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels are set to discuss their proposed acquisition in a joint webcast, offering investors a closer look at this strategic move.

Pengana International Equities has raised its fully franked quarterly dividend to 1.4 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings. Meanwhile, the company’s Independent Board Committee continues to evaluate strategic options, promising an update by February’s end.

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, securing a $51.3 million strategic investment and progressing key feasibility studies across multiple projects.

Anteris Technologies has launched a $200 million public offering alongside a $90 million strategic investment from Medtronic, aiming to accelerate its DurAVR heart valve clinical trials and manufacturing expansion.

Aurelia Metals has delivered robust metal production and cash flow in Q2 FY26, reaffirming its full-year guidance while advancing key growth projects on schedule.

Litchfield Minerals has completed its first field reconnaissance at the Silver Valley Project, revealing well-developed quartz reefs and visible sulphide mineralisation. The company is set to launch a geophysical survey to pinpoint drill targets for 2026.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Vault Minerals delivered a robust December quarter with 76,520 ounces of gold produced and significant progress on its King of the Hills processing plant expansion, positioning the company for higher throughput and full exposure to gold prices after closing its hedge book.

Kingfisher Mining has completed a strategic acquisition of 11 tenements in New South Wales and commenced drilling at the Copper Blow IOCG prospect, while advancing rare earth element exploration in Western Australia.