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AssetOwl Limited has secured two new technology development contracts worth over A$550,000, marking a strategic push into sustainable energy solutions. Executive Director Bevan Dooley will spearhead these initiatives, signaling a renewed focus on innovation and growth.

Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective share schemes, paving the way for a major merger and new leadership incentives.

NSX Limited has dispatched the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by a CNSX-related entity, with a hybrid Scheme Meeting scheduled for 10 October 2025.

DroneShield Limited has responded to ASX scrutiny over its disclosure of losing a $45.9 million Systems Integration Partner contract for Project LAND 156, denying the information was material to investors.

Worley Limited has affirmed its FY25 earnings were consistent with prior guidance and analyst expectations, with only a minor margin outperformance deemed immaterial. The company confirms compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules following an ASX inquiry.

LDR Assets, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made a $0.70 per security cash offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund, representing a premium to recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid highlights concerns over ECF's financial performance and Elanor Investors Group's solvency risks, with plans to overhaul management post-acquisition.

LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at a premium price, citing concerns over ECF's recent financial performance.

ABx Group has raised A$3 million through a well-supported share placement to advance its Deep Leads heavy rare earths project in Tasmania, aiming to complete key studies and expand exploration.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to conduct proceedings regarding Elanor Funds Management's concerns over disclosure in the LDR Assets takeover bid, as parties move to amend the bidder's statement.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to intervene in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund's takeover bid by LDR Assets, following resolution of disclosure concerns.

QMines Limited reports a significant increase in optimised open pit material at its Develin Creek project, confirming 930,000 tonnes at 1.73% copper equivalent from the Scorpion-Window deposit. Combined with Mt Chalmers and Mt Mackenzie, total optimised material rises to 13.6 million tonnes, advancing the company’s central Queensland copper-gold strategy.

Axel REE Limited has unveiled new high-grade gallium and rare earth element zones at its Caladão Project in Brazil, expanding the mineralised footprint and reinforcing its status as a major critical minerals asset.