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Encounter Resources has launched a rapid aircore drilling campaign at its Aileron project, targeting shallow, high-grade niobium and rare earth mineralisation to build on last year’s discoveries and resource base.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

Pact Group Holdings has completed a $775 million refinancing of its senior and subordinated debt, extending maturities and reducing near-term refinancing risk while maintaining growth capacity.

Region Group has announced an ordinary unfranked distribution of AUD 0.07 per unit for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for investors to note.

Region Group announces a final distribution of 7.0 cents per stapled security for the first half of 2025, bringing the full year payout to 13.7 cents, while suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Region Group reports a $54.4 million uplift in its investment property portfolio valuation as of June 30, 2025, driven by acquisitions and like-for-like gains, while maintaining stable gearing and net tangible assets growth.

PointsBet has released a supplementary scheme booklet revealing an improved $1.20 per share cash offer from MIXI, alongside a postponed shareholder meeting now set for June 25. The deal, backed unanimously by the PointsBet board, faces final court and regulatory approvals.

Vita Life Sciences projects solid revenue growth of up to 16% for the first half of 2025, driven by strong performance in Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore, even as sales in China dip below last year’s levels.

Vanadium Resources has signed a non-binding MoU with China Precious Asia Limited to supply vanadium-rich magnetite ore from its Steelpoortdrift project, aiming for early production and cashflow. This marks a strategic pivot to monetise its vast resource amid subdued vanadium markets.

Lakes Blue Energy has raised $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the drilling and testing of its Wombat 5 appraisal well in Victoria, positioning itself to address looming gas shortages on Australia’s east coast.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Trading in Alphinity Global Equity Fund's Active ETF (XALG) has been temporarily halted, with personal trading also paused pending further announcements.