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Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a modest underlying EBITDA loss for the first half of 2025 amid occupancy challenges and acquisition underperformance. The company’s operational overhaul and targeted investments signal a cautious but hopeful recovery trajectory.

Yandal Resources has clarified that a recent spike in its share price follows a significant off-market block trade, with no undisclosed material information influencing the market. The company also signals imminent drilling activity at its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project.

Star Minerals Limited addresses a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, attributing the movement to pending assay results from recent drilling activities. The company confirms compliance with ASX disclosure rules while preparing to release interpreted data.

Universal Biosensors has extended the due diligence period with major investor Viburnum Funds as it continues to negotiate a secured loan facility, with no binding commitment yet reached.

Star Minerals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX pending an important announcement related to assay results and a price query. The suspension is expected to last until 20 August or until the announcement is released.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has updated the ex-date and record date for its special dividend, pending court approval scheduled for mid-August. The dividend payment is set for September, with currency options and final amounts to be confirmed.

Tyro Payments has acknowledged unsolicited acquisition interest but maintains that current offers undervalue the company. The board remains open to discussions that could unlock shareholder value.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has announced a special dividend of AUD 0.1992 per share, pending court approval and final confirmation post-scheme valuation. The payment is scheduled for September 2025 with a significant franked component.

Iress Ltd confirms early-stage discussions with Blackstone and Thoma Bravo amid acquisition speculation, following a withdrawn A$10.50 per share offer from Blackstone.

Ballard Mining has launched a comprehensive 130,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, targeting resource expansion and development of the Baldock deposit. Supported by a recent oversubscribed $30 million IPO, the program aims to unlock new exploration targets along a 26km strike in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

Catalina Resources has strengthened its cash position through a strategic asset sale and is progressing drilling programs targeting gold and rare earth elements in Western Australia.

Bowen Coking Coal Limited has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following its disclosure on funding efforts amid challenging market conditions. The company confirmed compliance with ASX rules, paving the way for immediate reinstatement.