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Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported outstanding assay results from diamond drilling at its Achilles deposit in NSW, revealing a high-grade zone extending over 150m wide and 250m deep. These results reinforce the deposit's potential amid rising silver prices.

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for its Intelligent Investor Active ETFs, making DRP participation automatic for new investors from January 2026 unless they opt out.

Atlantic Lithium has secured £3 million through two share placements with Long State Investments, issuing new warrants and security shares to strengthen its financial footing ahead of Ghana's first lithium mine development.

Anatara Lifesciences has completed the final tranche of its placement, issuing over 66 million shares and granting options to its lead manager, marking a key step in its capital raising strategy.

Altair Minerals has identified approximately 17 kilometres of new gold target zones at its Greater Oko Project in Guyana, significantly expanding the prospective footprint based on historic geochemical data.

K&S Corporation has issued a cautious earnings update, forecasting a significant decline in underlying profit before tax for the first half of 2025 compared to last year.

Sequoia Financial Group has acknowledged that ASIC’s civil penalty proceedings against its subsidiary InterPrac are material and confirmed timely disclosure to the market following formal notification.

Lodestar Minerals has responded to ASX queries clarifying the timing and disclosure of key assay results from its Ned’s Creek gold project and detailed the procedural steps behind its Arizona Mountain Pass rare earths acquisition.

DroneShield Limited has clarified the recent exercise and sale of shares by its directors following performance option vesting, alongside addressing an erroneous contract announcement that was later withdrawn. The company also outlined steps to enhance compliance with ASX continuous disclosure and trading policies.

Orion Minerals is on the cusp of finalising a significant financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, potentially unlocking up to US$250 million for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

TPG Telecom has successfully raised $300 million through its institutional reinvestment plan, issuing new shares at a discount to offset recent capital returns and strengthen its balance sheet. The plan faced adjustments due to a tragic incident and volatile market conditions.