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Somerset Minerals (ASX – SMM) is advancing its Coppermine Project in Canada with promising maiden drill results and a $4 million placement to fund expanded exploration.

Magellan Asset Management is set to overhaul its High Conviction Trust Active ETF by adopting the Global Opportunities Strategy, cutting fees and appointing a new portfolio manager.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Mantle Minerals has completed the $13.5 million sale of its Mt Roe subsidiary to Northern Star Resources, redirecting funds to advance exploration at Yule River and Pardoo projects.

Baby Bunting delivered a standout FY25 with pro forma NPAT soaring 228% to $12.1 million, driven by record sales and a successful store refurbishment program. The retailer’s growth strategy is gaining momentum as it plans an aggressive rollout of its ‘Store of the Future’ concept.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a remarkable 462% increase in statutory net profit after tax for FY2025, driven by strong sales growth and strategic store refurbishments. The company also advanced its sustainability initiatives and expanded its digital and retail media businesses.

Cochlear Limited reported a solid FY25 with 4% revenue growth and a 1% rise in underlying profit, underpinned by new product launches and expanding evidence linking implants to reduced dementia risk. The company’s FY26 outlook signals further gains as it advances market leadership and innovation.

Platinum Capital Limited has received a non-binding proposal from Wilson Asset Management to take over its investment management, signaling a potential strategic shift pending shareholder approval.

Ampol has agreed to acquire EG Australia for $1.1 billion, significantly expanding its retail footprint and accelerating its convenience retail strategy. The deal promises strong financial returns and awaits regulatory approval.

AVJennings Limited has officially been acquired by Proprium Capital Partners through a scheme of arrangement, triggering a special dividend payout and the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Bell Financial Group reported a 44% drop in half-year net profit to $9.3 million, driven by a sharp decline in broking revenues, while its Technology & Platforms and Products & Services divisions delivered robust growth.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.