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Prairie Lithium has secured a 10-year binding export agreement with South Korea’s Hydro Lithium and progressed key construction milestones at its Saskatchewan project, positioning itself as a rising player in North America’s lithium sector.

ASX Limited has updated its FY26 expense growth guidance upwards, reflecting increased investments in risk management and technology modernisation alongside ASIC Inquiry-related costs, while reporting strong unaudited 1H26 revenue growth.

Following a critical ASIC Inquiry Interim Report, ASX has pledged a strategic reset including a $150 million capital charge and enhanced board independence to restore market confidence.

ASX Limited reaffirms its FY26 expense growth guidance while detailing progress on its five-year transformation and addressing regulatory challenges. Strong FY25 financial results and a robust market pipeline underpin the company’s outlook.

Clara Resources reveals promising scoping study results for its Ashford Coking Coal Project, underpinned by modest capital requirements and strategic infrastructure access. A capital raise is underway to accelerate development and resource expansion.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a landmark quarter with total Funds Under Administration soaring to $120.8 billion, driven by record first-quarter net flows of $4.1 billion and strategic service expansions.

Murray Cod Australia has raised approximately A$17 million through an institutional placement to fund a significant expansion in production capacity and sales capabilities as it enters a pivotal growth phase.

ASX Limited reported a solid FY25 financial performance with a 7.5% rise in underlying net profit and a higher fully franked dividend, while advancing its CHESS replacement project amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

ASX has revealed it expects to incur an additional $25 million to $35 million in operating expenses in FY26 due to the ongoing ASIC compliance inquiry. Despite this, the company remains committed to its five-year strategy focused on technology and risk management.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has joined a Reserve Bank of Australia-led pilot exploring atomic settlement of tokenised bonds using digital currencies, aiming to transform bond market infrastructure.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

ASX Limited has finalised the sale of its investment in Digital Asset Holdings for $57 million, securing a substantial pre-tax gain that will bolster its FY25 financial results.