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Kip McGrath Education Centres has appointed Melinda Smith as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a new leadership era ahead of its 50th anniversary. Smith’s extensive experience in education and government sectors positions her to lead the company’s growth ambitions from the second half of 2025.

Vintage Energy has agreed to sell its entire 25% interest in the PEP 171 permit in Victoria’s Otway Basin to Beach Energy for $1.25 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Southern Flank gas fields project.

FireFly Metals has completed the initial tranches of a major equity raising, securing A$66 million to advance its high-grade copper-gold projects in Canada. The company’s fundraising includes a charity flow-through placement and institutional placement, setting the stage for further capital raises.

Boab Metals has raised A$6 million through a placement to advance its Sorby Hills lead-silver-zinc project, aiming to accelerate pre-development and exploration activities ahead of a final investment decision.

Bathurst Resources reports robust cash reserves and steady profitability while progressing development of its Buller and Tenas metallurgical coal projects. The company also navigates ongoing litigation that could impact its governance.

Butn Limited has raised $20 million through a $10 million equity placement and a $10 million credit facility, positioning the fintech for expanded growth in SME funding.

Peninsula Energy reports progress on its Lance Project’s Central Processing Plant and announces the termination of three sales contracts as part of a strategic reset plan, while engaging in funding discussions to support completion.

West Wits Mining has raised approximately A$14.36 million through a share placement to fund production at its Qala Shallows gold project and increase its ownership in the Witwatersrand Basin Project to 74%.

The Calmer Co. has secured a major retail milestone by launching its Fiji Kava 50g Instant Kava product across Woolworths supermarkets nationwide, significantly broadening its Australian footprint.

Hazer Group unveils a strategic alliance with engineering giant KBR to fast-track its low-cost clean hydrogen technology, targeting major global markets with a capex-lite licensing model.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

Hazer Group has raised A$8 million through a share placement and launched a A$2 million Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its clean hydrogen and graphite technology commercialisation.