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Veris Limited has acquired Melbourne-based Mesh Livable Communities and a 50% stake in the Parsel digital platform, boosting its urban planning and digital consulting capabilities. The deal, valued at up to AUD 3.18 million plus AUD 0.5 million for equity, is expected to be earnings accretive and strengthen Veris’ presence across Australia’s property and planning sectors.

Aura Energy announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Andrew Grove, with Executive Chair Philip Mitchell stepping in to manage operations during critical funding talks. The company remains focused on advancing its uranium and polymetallic projects in Mauritania and Sweden.

Astral Resources has secured a fully-funded joint venture with Mineral Mining Services to accelerate early gold production at its Think Big Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, promising reduced funding risks and faster cash flow.

Castile Resources has significantly increased its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rover 1 Project, reflecting higher gold, copper, bismuth, and cobalt prices. This update enhances the project's scale and potential revenue streams as it advances through its Bankable Feasibility Study.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Vection Technologies has secured $1.5 million in AI-driven enterprise orders spanning agritech, cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, and public administration, reinforcing its recurring revenue model and cross-sector appeal.

Aquirian Limited has secured a $2.3 million strategic placement with Topgroup and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to form Drillforce WA, a 50 – 50 joint venture combining their drilling and blasting expertise.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

Infratil Limited is expanding its footprint in New Zealand's energy sector by acquiring an additional 4.92% stake in Contact Energy for NZ$437.7 million, combining debt and equity financing.

Vectus Biosystems has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following the disclosure of a significant transaction involving a compound from its drug library, signaling renewed investor interest.

Vectus Biosystems has agreed to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics for US$3 million in shares and warrants, gaining a strategic equity position while refocusing on its cardiovascular and fibrosis pipeline.

Shriro Holdings announces a $5 million off-market share buy-back at a 14.1% premium, signaling a pivot from acquisitions to expanding its BBQ range globally. The move aims to return excess capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility for further buy-backs.