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Heavy Rare Earths Limited has updated key dates for its non-renounceable entitlement offer aimed at raising $728,119 before costs, adjusting the ex-date and record date among other milestones.

WA Kaolin Limited has entered receivership with Cathro & Partners taking control, signalling urgent assessment of operations and potential sale or recapitalisation.

Li-FT Power has consolidated its Quebec lithium assets through the Winsome acquisition, secured an option on the Renard mine site, and bolstered its balance sheet with a C$20 million financing to fuel exploration and development.

Cluey Ltd is offering to buy back shares valued under $500 from small shareholders at a 10% premium before its ASX delisting, aiming to tidy up its register and ease the transition off the exchange.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) has secured A$14.6 million in an oversubscribed placement at A$0.28 per share to back its transformative acquisition of New Zealand’s MediaWorks. The deal creates a trans-Tasman media powerhouse with combined pro forma FY26 revenue of A$284 million and EBITDA of A$36.1 million.

Papyrus Australia has arranged a further $500,000 in unsecured loan facilities from four sophisticated investors, with conversion to unsecured convertible notes subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration activities across its Australian portfolio, including partner-funded drilling with AngloGold Ashanti and sole-funded programs at Condobolin, while divesting its Mongolian assets for US$10 million to sharpen focus and strengthen its balance sheet.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

The WCM Quality Global Growth Fund posted a -5.20% return in July 2026, underperforming its MSCI benchmark as semiconductor stocks faltered. Despite short-term setbacks, the fund maintains strong long-term outperformance and is increasing exposure to AI-related companies.

Bell Financial Group surged to a $21.7 million half-year profit, more than doubling its net profit on stronger markets and the launch of its Bell Potter Private Wealth platform. The company also lifted its interim dividend by 67%, reflecting confidence in its diversified financial services model.

Argo Investments is inviting shareholders and the public to a webinar detailing its move to quarterly dividends and reviewing its record fully franked FY26 dividend and portfolio performance.

Archer Materials has pinpointed a capillary blood collection method that matches venous samples in haemolysis levels, advancing its potassium Biosensor development towards integrated clinical testing.