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Burgundy Diamond Mines pauses open pit mining at Point Lake due to weak diamond prices, focusing instead on higher-margin underground operations at Misery. The company also prepares to unveil a new mine plan and Fox project study.

DigitalX has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 57.5 BTC, pushing total holdings to over 425 BTC valued at A$78.2 million. This move underscores the company’s commitment to a Bitcoin-first strategy amid growing institutional interest.

Yancoal’s June quarter report reveals steady coal production despite weather disruptions and a dip in realised prices, supported by a robust $1.8 billion cash reserve. The company remains confident in hitting upper-end production guidance amid ongoing market volatility.

MIXI Australia has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $1.20 per share takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, with the PointsBet Board unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal.

Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a 7% rise in total firm-level assets under management (AUM) to USD 86 billion in the June 2025 quarter, driven by strong performance from Lighthouse Partners and strategic private markets.

Mirrabooka Investments reports a 26% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintains its fully franked dividend, supported by a significant $85 million capital raise. The fund’s portfolio return lags the benchmark amid sector headwinds, yet long-term performance remains robust.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has reported a record $13.94 billion in funds under management, driven by robust net inflows and disciplined ethical investing amid economic challenges.

Future Generation Global has reported a strong 20.8% investment portfolio return for the year ending June 2025, prompting an increase in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This marks the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth for the ASX-listed investment company.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial position with an additional A$1.2 million unsecured loan and extended existing facilities, while reaffirming the commercial viability of its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through a comprehensive Definitive Feasibility Study.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Meridian Energy’s June 2025 report reveals hydro storage levels exceeding historical averages and a notable rise in retail electricity sales, despite lower generation prices. The company also signals the end of its smelter demand response agreement.

Legend Mining Limited reported a stable cash flow for the June 2025 quarter, ending with nearly AUD 11.8 million in cash and equivalents and an estimated 32.7 quarters of funding available.