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Gumtree Australia Markets has officially appointed Tommy Logtenberg as Managing Director, cementing his leadership role after serving as CEO since 2023. The move signals continuity and confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

Asian Battery Metals has confirmed excellent copper recoveries of up to 95% from metallurgical testing at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia, validating a straightforward flotation process for producing marketable copper concentrate.

KMD Brands reported a modest 1% sales increase in FY25 but faced a sharp 65% drop in underlying EBITDA, prompting a bold 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting margin expansion and debt reduction in FY26.

KMD Brands reported a slight revenue increase to NZD 989 million for FY25 but faced significant underlying losses, prompting a strategic reset. The company also reinforced its commitment to tackling modern slavery risks across its global supply chain.

Tower Limited has renewed its FY26 reinsurance programme with lower premium expenses and enhanced catastrophe coverage, signaling strong financial resilience amid evolving risk landscapes.

The Lion Series 2020-1 Trust has completed the redemption of its $920 million Class A1 floating rate notes, leading to their suspension and removal from the ASX official list.

Metro Finance 2021-1 Trust’s $652 million Class A Notes have been suspended from trading and removed from the ASX Official List following their redemption last November.

St George Mining has clarified that its recent share price rise is due to promotional efforts and a positive research update, confirming no undisclosed information is influencing trading.

QEM Limited’s trading suspension has been lifted following the release of metallurgical testwork results for its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, signaling renewed investor interest.

QEM Limited’s latest metallurgical tests have upended key assumptions of its 2024 Julia Creek Scoping Study, prompting a strategic review amid a tough vanadium market. The company now questions the viability of direct kerogen flotation for vanadium recovery and shifts focus to capital preservation and project reassessment.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia updates its final dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.60 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 168.60 with no discount.