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Tartana Minerals has closed a $275,000 share placement to its directors at a significant premium, issuing 5.5 million shares and promising options exercisable at 5.5 cents. The company also flagged imminent settlement of a larger $1.7 million placement from earlier this year.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has successfully raised A$100 million through a wholesale placement of new INFRA1 Notes, extending its infrastructure debt investment capacity. The new notes will trade on the ASX from late May, reinforcing the company's ongoing capital raising momentum.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to ASX queries confirming it first held market-sensitive information after Lumos Diagnostics’ FDA CLIA waiver approval for FebriDx. The company defended its trading halt and capital raise timing, asserting full compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

The ACCC has escalated its scrutiny of Insurance Australia Group’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance, citing potential substantial lessening of competition in Western Australia’s motor and home insurance markets.

New Hope Corporation is raising A$300 million through a new convertible notes issue while simultaneously seeking to repurchase its existing A$300 million notes. The move coincides with elevated thermal coal prices amid Middle East tensions and ongoing operational guidance.

OD6 Metals has revealed exceptional channel sampling results from its Horseshoe Prospect within the Quinn Fluorspar Project, confirming extensive ultra-high-grade fluorspar mineralisation with grades peaking at 82% CaF2. These findings underscore the project's potential for direct shipping ore and acid-grade fluorspar production.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has initiated an unconditional on-market cash offer at 1.2 cents per share for all remaining shares. Shaw and Partners will facilitate purchases from announcement through late May.

Surefire Resources NL acknowledged a week-long delay in announcing CEO Dr Andrew Whitehead's resignation, citing transition uncertainties and promising tighter disclosure controls.

Solstice Minerals has successfully closed a $32.6 million placement and raised an additional $0.81 million through option exercises, issuing nearly 35 million new shares now available for immediate trading.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX: PDI) and Robex Resources Inc. (ASX: RXR, TSX-V: RBX) have outlined the detailed timetable for their merger, effective 15 April 2026, with Robex shareholders exchanging shares for Predictive Discovery shares at a fixed ratio.

Magellan Financial Group's assets under management fell to A$37.5 billion as of 31 March 2026, reflecting net outflows and market impacts across retail and institutional funds.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its 2025 final dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 2.54 per share payable on April 16, 2026, with detailed currency exchange rates and payment arrangements.