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Mandalay Resources Corporation has agreed to a plan of arrangement to be acquired by Alkane Resources Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary. Mandalay shareholders will receive 7.875 Alkane shares for each Mandalay share held, creating a combined gold and antimony producer with a strong balance sheet and diversified operations across Australia and Sweden.

BWP Trust has announced a significant $45 million net gain from property revaluations for the second half of FY2025, driven by rising rents and a slight compression in capitalisation rates.

Critical Resources Limited has unveiled final assay results from its 2024 drilling campaign at the Mavis Lake Lithium Project, revealing high-grade spodumene mineralisation beyond its current resource estimate and highlighting significant expansion potential.

Champion Iron Limited has upsized its senior notes offering to US$500 million, pricing the debt at 7.875% interest to refinance existing credit facilities and support ongoing project development.

Westpac Banking Corporation announces a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2110 per Westpac Capital Notes 5 for the quarter ending September 2025, reflecting a 4.8047% annualised rate based on prevailing market benchmarks.

Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF (ASX – MCCL) has released an estimated cash distribution of 302.3 cents per unit for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2025, signaling investor returns amid evolving market conditions.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.24 per share, payable in August, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan offering shares at parity with a recent placement.

Bowen Coking Coal has announced it will remain suspended on the ASX as it reassesses its operational plans and explores financing options amid challenging market conditions.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for over 30 ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2025. This detailed timetable offers investors clarity on income expectations and reinvestment options.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 7.33 cents per unit final distribution for the Airlie Australian Share Fund – Active ETF for the six months ended June 30, 2025, alongside key dates for investors to note.

Coventry Group Limited has appointed Nik Alpert as Acting Group CEO and announced a planned CFO transition, signaling a new leadership phase for the industrial distributor.

Xero has completed a significant A$1.85 billion institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Melio, aiming to enhance its accounting and payments platform in the US market. A complementary A$200 million Share Purchase Plan will offer retail investors a chance to participate.