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Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a 7% rise in total firm-level assets under management (AUM) to USD 86 billion in the June 2025 quarter, driven by strong performance from Lighthouse Partners and strategic private markets.

MLG Oz Limited has locked in a new two-year contract with Fortescue subsidiaries to provide crushing and screening services at multiple Western Australian mine sites, reinforcing its foothold in the mining services sector.

United Overseas Australia Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire a strategic land parcel in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to develop a substantial commercial office building. The AU$104.7 million deal marks a significant expansion into Vietnam’s growing property market.

Imugene Limited has completed a $22.5 million institutional placement and launched a $15 million Share Purchase Plan, both featuring attaching options, to fund its azer-cel clinical program through a pivotal trial in 2026.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Waterco Limited has announced an on-market buy-back program for up to 144,927 ordinary shares, set to run from mid-July 2025 through June 2026. The move signals a strategic approach to capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

Finbar Group has reinstated regular dividends with a fully franked 2 cent final payout for FY25, supported by a robust $36 million cash reserve and a strong development pipeline exceeding $1 billion in value.

Cromwell Property Group has provided fresh details on its Barton development, confirming a $201 million total cost and a projected yield exceeding 6.3%. This update clarifies financial expectations amid growing market interest.

Pengana Capital Group has reported a solid increase in funds under management, reaching $3.64 billion as of June 30, 2025, alongside modest net performance fees and upcoming distributions.

Almonty Industries has successfully priced a US$90 million upsized public offering and commenced trading on the Nasdaq, positioning itself as a key tungsten supplier for U.S. defense needs.

X2M Connect Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $2.26 million, issuing new shares and options to eligible shareholders. The capital raise aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support AI platform enhancements and market expansion.

Larvotto Resources is exploring a USD 100 million senior secured bond to finance the restart of its Hillgrove Antimony and Gold Project, signaling a major step in advancing its mineral portfolio.