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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.

GenusPlus is set to transform its business with a $400 million acquisition of MPC Kinetic, diversifying into gas and water sectors and boosting earnings per share by nearly 60%. The deal is backed by a $200 million placement and expanded debt facilities.

Catalyst Metals has identified a capital-efficient path to increase throughput at its Plutonic Mill by refurbishing a dormant processing circuit, enhancing flexibility for its ambitious plan to double annual gold production to around 200,000 ounces.

Scorpion Minerals has secured a $2 million option agreement with Andel Resources, granting exclusive rights to mine and process gold from the Old Prospect tenements, marking a pivotal step from exploration to production.

Peninsula Energy has completed a fully underwritten A$36.1 million equity raise backed by institutional investors including Washington H. Soul Pattinson, alongside a US$30 million convertible note facility to support its Lance Uranium Project ramp-up.

5E Advanced Materials secures a decade-long boric acid offtake agreement and advances boron product development, while reporting a $12.1 million quarterly loss and planning ASX delisting.

DGR Global has secured a $3 million investment in Savannah Goldfields, combining a tiered gold royalty with a 4.5% equity stake. The deal aims to tap into Savannah’s North Queensland gold assets and fund exploration, following DGR’s recent SolGold exit.

Besra Gold appoints Dr Raymond Shaw as CEO, leveraging his four decades of experience to steer the Bau Gold project through ongoing operational and strategic hurdles.

Pacific Edge is raising NZ$24 million to shore up its finances and support a crucial Medicare re-coverage bid following a steep revenue drop after losing Medicare reimbursement for its bladder cancer test. The company eyes a draft Medicare policy by September 2026 as a potential turning point.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

Atlantic Lithium has agreed to be acquired by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for US$210 million in an all-cash deal offering a 26.6% premium to recent share prices, aiming to accelerate lithium production in Ghana.