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Horizon Oil has launched an off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy Resources, proposing a mix of cash and shares. Cue’s Independent Board Committee is now carefully evaluating the proposal before advising shareholders.

PYC Therapeutics has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising approximately $47 million at $1.50 per new share with a 40% take-up rate. New shares are set to begin trading on the ASX from 9 March 2026.

Brightstar Resources has completed a US$120 million senior secured bond issue, complementing a recent A$193 million equity raise, to fully fund its Goldfields Project and advance the Sandstone Project towards final investment decision.

Complii FinTech Solutions has locked in $2 million through a convertible note raising to fund key platform upgrades and strategic expansions across its business units.

Island Pharmaceuticals has entered a pivotal research agreement with USAMRIID and the Geneva Foundation to accelerate FDA approval of Galidesivir for Marburg Virus Disease, leveraging top-tier US biodefense expertise.

Dateline Resources has launched a high-resolution geophysical survey and expert geological mapping at its newly acquired Music Valley Heavy Rare Earth Project in California, aiming to tap into critical US demand for heavy rare earth elements.

ARN Media has terminated Jacqueline Henderson's contract following her refusal to work with Kyle Sandilands, who is suspended amid serious misconduct allegations. The future of the Kyle and Jackie O show hangs in the balance.

Freehill Mining has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund exploration of copper-gold projects in Chile and expand its processing capacity.

Santos Limited has updated details on the currency exchange rates used to convert its 2025 final dividend, offering shareholders multiple payment currency options ahead of the March payout.

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Craig Swan as its new CEO, signaling a strategic push to commercialise its lupin protein technology and expand its footprint in Asia.

Peak Processing Limited has renewed and expanded its manufacturing agreement with Electric Brands, securing an expected annual production of approximately 1.4 million Sweet Justice cannabis beverage units. This deal reinforces Peak’s position in North America’s regulated cannabis beverage market and supports growth in Canada and the US.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.