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Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) declared a distribution for April 2025, delivering an annualized return of 7.60% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on real estate loans secured by mortgages across Australia, aiming to provide steady monthly income.

Centuria Industrial REIT reports robust Q3 leasing activity with over 102,000 sqm of lease terms agreed year-to-date and advances $60 million in development projects, reaffirming its FY25 earnings and distribution guidance.

Core Lithium's Restart Study for the Finniss Lithium Operation confirms a 20-year underground mine life with significant cost reductions and enhanced production capacity.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

Indiana Resources has launched a significant drilling program at its Minos gold deposit in South Australia, aiming to expand high-grade gold zones ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

News Corporation has updated its financial statements to reflect the sale of Foxtel, reporting a 3% revenue increase in fiscal 2024 driven by its Digital Real Estate Services and Book Publishing segments, alongside a 66% rise in net income from continuing operations.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a 45 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q1 2025, driven by earnings despite rising risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains strong liquidity and leverage ratios above regulatory minimums.

Clean Seas Seafood Limited has entered a binding scheme of arrangement with Yumbah Aquaculture, offering shareholders a 52% premium cash exit or a speculative scrip alternative. The Independent Board Committee recommends approval, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

Peninsula Energy has received critical regulatory approvals for its Kendrick Project in Wyoming, paving the way for uranium recovery operations and advancing its broader Lance Projects development strategy.

Legacy Minerals has lodged an exploration licence application over the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, securing a nationally significant resource with no acquisition cost. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on future nickel and cobalt market recoveries.

Paladin Energy reports a 17% rise in quarterly uranium production and US$61 million in revenue, while recognizing a US$19.9 million inventory impairment. The company maintains strong liquidity and advances key projects in Namibia and Canada.