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KMD Brands has secured NZ$11 million from its retail entitlement offer, with a 52% participation rate. The company now moves to clear a 169 million share shortfall through a retail bookbuild, while shares remain halted ahead of trading resumption.

Rua Gold has lodged a Fast-Track Referral application for its Auld Creek gold and antimony project in New Zealand's Reefton Goldfield, aiming to speed up permitting and development under new government legislation.

Blackpearl Group has reported a landmark $26.8 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) for Q4 FY26, marking a 114% year-on-year increase. With zero churn in its Data as a Service (DaaS) segment and improved customer acquisition efficiency, the company is now prioritising optimisation to accelerate cash flow and tighten customer profiles.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has updated details on its fully franked 2025 final dividend, confirming the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price and share allocation date. The USD 2.54 per share dividend is payable in multiple currencies with no discount applied to DRP shares.

Yancoal’s March quarter report reveals stable coal output amid rising diesel prices pushing operating costs higher, alongside progress on its $2.6 billion Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition. The company’s safety performance improved and market coal prices gained momentum, with realized price benefits expected from Q2.

Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX: NGS) has completed a major operational reset, achieving normalised profitability, eliminating all debt, and replenishing inventory to support renewed growth.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the merger of Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), paving the way for the scheme to become effective by the end of April. Eligible DUI shareholders will receive approximately 0.47241 AUI shares for each DUI share held.

MA Credit Income Trust has approved an on-market buy-back of its units, adding a flexible tool to its capital management arsenal amid evolving market conditions.

African Gold Ltd’s takeover by Montage Gold Corp moves a step closer as the Supreme Court of Western Australia approves its Share and Option Schemes, triggering suspension of trading and setting key dates for implementation.

Energy World Corporation is accelerating development of its Pagbilao LNG terminal while launching a strategic review focused on monetising Siemens turbines amid evolving power market dynamics and strong U.S. demand.

Coventry Group reported a modest 1.4% rise in Q3 FY26 sales but delivered a striking 72% EBITDA jump in March, driven by operational improvements and cost efficiencies. The upcoming Steelmasters integration promises further upside.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.