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Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

Manuka Resources has signed a term sheet for a US$22.5 million loan facility to fund the restart of silver and gold production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine, targeting first production in Q2 2026. This financing complements a recent capital raise and aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet ahead of production.

Green Technology Metals has appointed Altris Engineering to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, advancing towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision amid a disciplined cash strategy.

Nordic Resources has reported significant new drill results at its Kopsa gold-copper deposit in Finland, revealing wide zones of mineralisation well beyond the current resource boundary. These findings suggest promising potential for resource growth with further drilling underway.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for November 2025 across 17 ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options.

Variscan Mines Limited is advancing its high-grade zinc projects in Spain with a near-term production target and strategic expansion into Ireland, supported by strong drilling results and favorable market conditions.

Ryzon Materials Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $10 million through a share placement with free-attaching options, aiming to meet ASX conditions for lifting its securities suspension and advancing its Nachu graphite project.

ikeGPS Group Limited reported a modest revenue increase for the first half of FY2025 but faced a significant rise in net losses, with no dividend declared.

Platinum Capital Limited’s 2025 AGM marked a pivotal shift as shareholders approved replacing Platinum Investment Management with L1 Capital, aiming to revive the company’s challenged investment performance.

Galileo Mining secures a $1 million payment as its lithium joint venture with Mineral Resources enters a two-year earn-in suspension, reshaping the Norseman project's exploration timeline.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a $3.02 million net loss for the half-year ending September 2025, driven largely by foreign currency translation losses, yet maintained a 10 cent per unit distribution supported by portfolio realisations and cash management.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a reduced net loss of $2.43 million for the half-year to September 2025, supported by $9.45 million in distributions from portfolio realisations. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, the Fund maintains a diversified portfolio and a positive long-term return track record.