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NEXTDC has priced and allocated a A$750 million subordinated wholesale notes offer at a floating rate of 3-month BBSW plus 350 basis points, enhancing its liquidity position amid an ambitious A$2.2 billion capital plan.

Qoria Limited has increased its equity placement to US$100 million, backed by insiders, to support aggressive AI investment and integration with Aura. The combined group reports robust ARR growth and reiterates FY26 guidance amid ongoing merger preparations.

Auric Mining has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO, aiming to fast-track its transition to a mid-tier gold producer by developing the Burbanks processing facility and expanding operations at Munda.

Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Qube Holdings Limited is set for a $9.3 billion cash takeover by a Macquarie-led consortium, with court approval granted to convene shareholder meetings in June. The scheme offers shareholders a 28% premium and is backed by an independent expert's fair and reasonable opinion.

Pacific Resources (ASX: PXR) has progressed technical due diligence on its optioned Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, outlining a conceptual 6,000 to 25,000-ounce gold target at Ernestine. Meanwhile, channel sampling at its Tasmanian Sulphide Creek Project is complete, with assay results pending.

Tartana Minerals has raised $4.5 million to accelerate drilling and boost copper sulphate production, underpinning its extensive critical metals portfolio in Far North Queensland.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA confirmation that a single pivotal Phase 3 trial plus confirmatory evidence will suffice for Biologics License Application submission for Elate Ocular, significantly reducing development expenses and accelerating the pathway to market.

Resolution Minerals has raised A$20 million in a strongly supported institutional placement to accelerate exploration and development at its US Horse Heaven Project, while preparing for a NASDAQ listing to boost its US market presence.

BPH Global’s Indonesian arm has entered Stage 2 of its collaboration with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency to develop fucoidan extraction technology and a powdered supplement prototype, targeting commercialisation within months.

Cavalier Resources has secured a $4 million placement at an 11.95% discount to the 15-day VWAP, funding critical pre-production activities at its Crawford Gold Project. This capital injection complements ongoing negotiations for a US$13 million gold prepayment and a A$5 million loan, advancing the project toward production.

Aurelia Metals has successfully extended high-grade mineralisation at its Federation Mine by approximately 70 metres and discovered a new polymetallic lens, the Harley Lens, signalling further growth potential in the Nymagee District.