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333D Limited (ASX:T3D) has told the ASX it is unaware of any undisclosed information that could explain a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume. The company offered no alternative explanation for the move, which took its shares from $0.035 to an intraday high of $0.064.

Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

OFX says it remains in active discussions with Equals over a proposed all-cash acquisition after ASX questioned a sharp fall in its share price and a surge in trading volume. The parties are negotiating a possible extension to exclusivity, but no agreement has been reached.

AngloGold Ashanti has exercised early an option to acquire specified Lake Carey tenements from Matsa Resources for a fixed A$55 million, although most of the consideration remains conditional. The deal arrives as Matsa refinances existing debt, manages an operational review and remains suspended from trading.

Pacific Current Group has rejected a non-binding offer from Roc Partners, citing valuation and shareholder fairness concerns, while continuing to review a separate proposal from River Capital involving a potential share issuance at $13 per share.

Sheffield Resources has secured an extension on loan deferrals for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, pushing key repayment obligations to September 2026 while negotiating a potential debt standstill until mid-2027.

AI Private Opportunities Trust (ASX: AIX) has completed its first reporting period, raising $267 million and beginning deployment into high-profile private AI companies including ByteDance and Databricks.

Arrow Minerals revealed a previously confidential tenement acquisition following an ASX price query triggered by a sharp rise in its share price. The company attributes the price movement to multiple positive developments rather than the acquisition itself.

OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold and its Katanning Gold Project for A$776 million, adding a promising low-capital open-pit development in Western Australia with production expected in 2029.

FleetPartners has granted limited due diligence access to SG Fleet, Element Fleet Management, and ORIX following their indicative takeover proposals, signalling a cautious but open approach to potential acquisition bids.

Red Sky Energy reports progress on its Innamincka Dome drilling campaign, with civil works nearing completion for Yarrow wells and access approvals secured for the Willowie 2 appraisal well. Spud dates are set for late August and mid-October 2026, respectively.

Tourism Holdings Limited has upgraded its FY26 underlying net profit after tax to around $46 million, beating earlier guidance. The company reports strong vehicle sales in New Zealand and robust late bookings, particularly in North America, while net debt ended lower than expected.