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Klevo Rewards disclosed a $2 million incentive from Mastercard, triggering a trading halt and sparking consideration of an on-market share buy-back. The company addressed ASX concerns over disclosure timing and affirmed compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

Kuniko Limited has delivered strong assay results from its maiden drilling at the Commonwealth Main Shaft in NSW, confirming high-grade gold, silver and base metals and extending mineralisation down-dip. These findings set the stage for a more ambitious Phase II drilling campaign.

KMD Brands has wrapped up a fully underwritten entitlement offer and placement, raising NZ$65.3 million to reduce net debt and shore up its balance sheet ahead of executing its growth plans.

Lincoln Minerals (ASX:LML) has received all necessary approvals to begin a significant air core drilling program at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia, targeting 17km of prospective copper stratigraphy including 1.7km of untested strike at Eagle Ridge. The company plans at least 40 holes in Q2 2026 to identify key targets for follow-up drilling.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has agreed to a full acquisition by Advanced Innergy Holdings at $0.40 per share, delivering shareholders a premium of up to 68% over recent trading prices. The deal, backed unanimously by Matrix’s board, awaits shareholder and court approval with completion targeted for July 2026.

Ryman Healthcare’s FY26 retirement living sales hit 1,410 ORAs, aligning with guidance despite a Q4 dip in new sales. The company reports robust aged care occupancy and expects free cash flow near NZD 180 million.

Kairos Minerals has secured shareholder approval to rebrand as Pilbara Gold Limited and consolidate its shares on a 1-for-15 basis, signalling a new chapter for the company’s gold exploration ambitions.

1414 Degrees has raised $2.69 million to accelerate its clean energy storage technologies, targeting the booming global data centre market and industrial energy users.

The Brazilian government has imposed a 12% tax on crude oil exports effective immediately, a move framed as windfall profit sharing amid high oil prices. Karoon Energy, with significant Brazilian operations, faces new cost pressures as the tax awaits potential ratification by Congress.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.