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Microba Life Sciences has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares from 5 June 2026, ahead of a material capital raise and an update on its path to break even, expected by 11 June.

Silver Mines has locked in a $7.56 million capital raise by entering an underwriting agreement with Petra Capital to cover the exercise of nearly 63.2 million unlisted options expiring mid-June.

Tivan Limited has locked in a minimum $15 million funding package through a $10 million option underwriting agreement and a $5 million share placement with strategic investor ETFS Capital, supporting accelerated development across its Australian and Timor-Leste projects.

Spenda Limited (ASX: SPX) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares from 2 June 2026 to manage disclosure around its institutional accelerated renounceable entitlement offer (AREO). The suspension is expected to last until 10 June or until the AREO results are announced.

AnteoTech has locked in an underwriting deal to guarantee up to $7.5 million from the exercise of listed options, potentially raising as much as $10 million before costs.

CleanSpace Holdings expects modest revenue growth for FY26, hindered by product certification delays and global market challenges, while maintaining a strong cash position and preparing a new respirator launch.

QBE Insurance Group kicked off 2026 with robust premium growth and solid underwriting, maintaining its full-year guidance amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks.

Viva Energy is progressing repairs at its Geelong Refinery following a fire that disrupted key units, aiming to resume near-full production by June while maintaining fuel supply.

Cyprium Metals has made substantial progress on its Nifty Copper Complex restart, targeting copper cathode production by September 2026 while securing A$41 million to fuel exploration and growth.

Jupiter Mines reported a 49% quarter-on-quarter EBITDA increase driven by higher manganese prices, despite cost pressures from exchange rates and Middle East conflict-related freight hikes.

Panther Metals has progressed key technical and strategic initiatives during the March quarter, focusing on deeper drilling and metallurgical sampling at Burtville East, while revisiting the Coglia nickel project amid improving market conditions.

Santos delivered a steady first quarter with production up 3% year-on-year, driven by Barossa's initial cargoes and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. Free cash flow held firm at $383 million, while a key Moomba optimisation project received final investment approval.