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Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Kaiser Reef Limited has announced a significant 29% increase in Ore Reserves at its Henty Gold Mine in Tasmania, extending mine life beyond six years and targeting annual production above 30,000 ounces of gold.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has successfully produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate containing 50% total rare earth oxides from low-grade field leach solutions at its Ema Project, validating its in-situ recovery process and commercial viability.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured $15 million through an institutional placement led by Franklin Templeton, with a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan opening to shareholders. The capital raise supports the company’s goal to commission Stage 1 production by the end of 2026 in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco at a 23% premium, with unanimous board support and an independent expert endorsement. Shareholders will vote in November on a deal that would delist Lynch from the ASX.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

South Harz Potash Limited is progressing its transition to a dual-asset strategy, raising A$2.58 million to support expansion while adopting a cautious approach to its core German potash project amid market weakness.

Radiopharm Theranostics has announced a $40 million equity raise via a two-tranche placement and a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to fund its clinical programs and working capital. The offer includes new shares at $0.03 each with free attaching options, subject to shareholder approval.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold production from Boorara and Phillips Find, unveiled promising high-grade drilling results at Burbanks, and acquired the Gordons Project near Black Swan, while progressing a key Pre-Feasibility Study for a gold processing plant conversion.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Hillgrove Resources has initiated production blasting at the Nugent deposit, accelerating its expansion plans for the Kanmantoo copper mine and aiming to increase mining throughput by early 2026.

Carnaby Resources has landed a A$12.5 million investment from the Queensland government-backed QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development of its Greater Duchess copper-gold project. The funding will underpin key feasibility studies and position the company for a final investment decision by late 2026.