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Hastings Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement to sell its gold assets to Metal Bank Limited in a share-and-cash deal, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths and niobium development.

Mustang Energy has initiated a significant 2,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at the Surprise Creek Uranium-Copper Project in Canada’s Athabasca Basin, aiming to extend previously identified high-grade uranium mineralisation.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Cromwell Property Group has announced the commencement of asset realisation and winding up of its Direct Property Fund, following a recent liquidity event. The process is designed to be gradual and is not expected to affect the company’s FY26 earnings or distribution guidance.

Advance Metals Limited has responded to an ASX query clarifying its compliance with disclosure rules and marketing practices, while updating on its funding status and capital raise plans.

Bod Science Limited has reported a notable profit turnaround for FY2025, driven by medicinal cannabis sales growth, while navigating a complex Deed of Company Arrangement and a proposed backdoor listing with Biortica Agrimed Limited.

Future Metals NL has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information but highlighting progress on appointing a new CEO.

Everest Metals Corporation Ltd has completed a $4 million capital raise through a share placement, issuing over 38 million new shares to sophisticated investors. The move, approved by shareholders, strengthens the company’s financial position without triggering additional disclosure requirements.

Enegex Limited has responded to ASX queries confirming the material impact of its acquisition of Famien Resources, related board changes, share consolidation, and a $5 million capital raising, while explaining the timing of disclosures and trading halt.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund’s Independent Board Committee unanimously recommends rejecting Lederer’s unsolicited $0.70 per security takeover bid, supported by an Independent Expert’s report deeming the offer neither fair nor reasonable.

Schaffer Corporation has pulled its first-half profit forecast for its Automotive Leather division following a major cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover that halted production. The incident casts uncertainty over short-term sales and profitability.

Indiana Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the release of new exploration results and a response to an ASX price and volume query, signaling renewed market activity.