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The Takeovers Panel has replaced previous interim orders on Forrestania Resources’ takeover bid for Zenith Minerals with fresh orders that prevent Forrestania from closing the bid until the Panel’s proceedings conclude or two months pass.

Apollo Minerals has uncovered new zones of unmined tungsten mineralisation at its Couflens project in France, broadening the historic Salau mine’s footprint and underscoring the deposit’s significant exploration potential.

The Environmental Group Limited (ASX:EGL) posted flat revenue of $112 million for FY26 but saw a sharp 44.7% fall in EBITDA and a $6 million net loss, weighed down by operational disruptions, a major ERP system implementation, and a $3 million goodwill impairment.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has marked a key milestone by starting gold production and dispatching concentrate shipments from its Challenger Gold Mine, while advancing exploration at Coonambula.

Dexus has secured a court date in October for the pivotal appeals in its ongoing APAC legal dispute, with multiple parties lodging cross-appeals and contentions following the May Supreme Court judgment.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

Bowen Coking Coal's entire shareholding and options have been transferred to Argo Bowen 2 following a court-approved Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a key step in the company’s restructuring.

Brambles Limited has lodged an appeal against a Federal Court judgment in a class action involving shareholders from 2016-2017. The company maintains insurance coverage and promises ongoing market updates.

Atlas Arteria extinguishes a US$100 million put option with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, pauses Chicago Skyway sale, and faces a dismissed Dulles Greenway rate case with potential appeal.

Classic Minerals has restated its 80% beneficial interest in the Forrestania Gold Project, emphasizing that recent acquisitions by Forrestania Resources do not affect its rights, which remain protected amid ongoing Supreme Court litigation.

Atomic Eagle Limited has boosted its Muntanga Uranium Project resources by 24%, declared a maiden Ore Reserve, and confirmed project viability through an independent engineering review, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.