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L1 Group has raised $950 million in the IPO of its L1 Gold Fund Limited, set to begin trading on the ASX on 24 April 2026. The fund targets gold and precious metals investments with significant founder and company backing.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited is raising $50-100 million through a new tranche of its INFRA1 Notes, offering a floating rate of BBSW plus 3.25%. The unsecured notes mature in 2032, aiming to broaden investor base and portfolio diversification amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Barton Gold's recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project has revealed previously unmodelled high-grade gold mineralisation up to 170.7 g/t Au adjacent to historical open pits, boosting prospects for a low-risk operational restart.

Greenwing Resources’ latest geophysical analysis reveals the San Jorge lithium brine system extends to 1,000m depth with increasing lithium grades, setting the stage for a significant resource expansion.

Worley Limited reveals the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing significant project delays and an estimated $30 to $40 million hit to FY26 underlying EBITA, prompting a revision to its growth outlook.

Monash IVF has turned down a revised $0.90 per share acquisition proposal from a consortium led by Genesis Capital and WHSP Holdings, citing significant undervaluation and confidence in its new CEO’s growth strategy.

Xstate Resources has kicked off the stimulation program at its Diona-1 gas well in Queensland and raised $1.69 million through a strategic placement to fund next steps including pipeline connection and extended testing.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has agreed to a full acquisition by Advanced Innergy Holdings at $0.40 per share, delivering shareholders a premium of up to 68% over recent trading prices. The deal, backed unanimously by Matrix’s board, awaits shareholder and court approval with completion targeted for July 2026.

Winsome Resources has advanced its proposed acquisition by Li-FT Power, with shareholder and optionholder meetings scheduled for 5 May 2026 to decide on the scheme of arrangement. The transaction hinges on court approval following a key condition being met.

Janus Electric has unveiled a comprehensive growth strategy targeting over 1,600 electrified heavy trucks by FY29, leveraging its unique retrofit and battery swap technology across multiple international markets.

Hazer Group has completed a key Process Design Package with KBR, unlocking large-scale commercial potential for its methane pyrolysis technology. The company also signed a non-binding graphite offtake LOI with Green Steel WA and qualified its graphite for concrete and asphalt applications, all while maintaining a solid cash position and reducing cash burn.

EcoGraf has signed a non-binding MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to explore supplying up to 10,000 tonnes per annum of spherical graphite and natural flake graphite for battery anode materials, advancing its vertically integrated strategy.