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Whitehaven Coal has received stable BB+ and Ba1 credit ratings from major agencies, alongside investment grade BBB- ratings for its senior secured debt, underpinning its US$1.1 billion refinancing strategy.

Lynas Rare Earths and Japan Australia Rare Earths B.V. have extended their supply agreement to 2038, securing firm commitments for critical rare earths with a pricing floor and upside sharing mechanism.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the convening of meetings for National Storage REIT securityholders to vote on a $2.86 per security acquisition offer by a Brookfield-GIC consortium. The independent expert report supports the transaction as fair and reasonable, with the NSR Board unanimously recommending approval.

Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX: LGP) has proposed a full acquisition of Cannatrek Ltd via a scheme of arrangement, creating a vertically integrated medicinal cannabis group with pro forma FY26 revenues exceeding AUD 100 million. The scheme, supported by an independent expert, offers liquidity and strategic growth opportunities amid regulatory and market risks.

Osteopore Limited has landed a two-year distribution deal for an innovative autologous dentin graft technology in Singapore, setting the stage for expansion across ASEAN and the wider Asia-Pacific dental market.

Manuka Resources has locked in a US$30 million senior secured loan facility with Nebari to refinance debt and fund production at its Wonawinta and Canbelego mines, positioning itself to capitalise on the current precious metals cycle.

Cosmos Exploration Limited has voluntarily suspended its shares from ASX trading as it prepares to announce significant developments involving an Option Agreement and a capital Placement.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

Metro Mining has delivered a remarkable turnaround in 2025, posting record shipments and profits, while announcing a strategic share buy-back and debt extension to underpin future growth.

DorsaVi Limited reported a steep increase in its half-year loss to $3.6 million, driven by declining revenues and a sharp rise in operating costs, despite raising over $5 million in fresh capital.

NOVONIX Limited posted a $92.7 million net loss for 2025 while progressing its synthetic graphite anode materials business and preparing to divest its Battery Technology Solutions segment.

WAM Active Limited reported a record half-year profit with its investment portfolio soaring 31.4%, significantly outperforming benchmarks. The company also declared increased fully franked dividends and completed a $70.7 million capital raise, boosting assets under management beyond $151 million.