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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final confirmed cash distributions for nine Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and investor requirements.

Many Peaks Minerals Limited has retained its option to acquire 100% of the Baga Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing exploration with amended payment terms that blend cash and shares.

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for the Intelligent Investor Equity Growth Fund Active ETF, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing unitholder flexibility and fund capital management.

Krakatoa Resources Limited has secured an additional $357,000 through a top-up placement, boosting its recent capital raise to $1.659 million. The company also provides a comprehensive update on its Zopkhito Project in Georgia, alongside an extensive review of associated risks.

Barton Gold Holdings has entered binding terms to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project in South Australia, adding 279,000 ounces of gold resources to its portfolio. The $15 million transaction, largely settled in shares and milestone payments, awaits Cobra Resources shareholder approval.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has successfully closed its Loyalty Option Offer, which was oversubscribed by almost 100%, raising $103,125 to support its exploration ambitions.

Spenda Limited has partnered with APG Pay to develop a closed-loop corporate credit platform, backed by a $50 million funding commitment, aiming to transform B2B payments across multiple industries starting with corporate travel.

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Vection Technologies has landed a $4.4 million follow-on contract from a top global defence contractor, bringing cumulative orders to around $10 million and setting the stage for a potential $21 million pipeline through 2030.

South Harz Potash Ltd has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately A$1.28 million, offering one new share for every three held plus free options. The capital raise aims to fund its dual-asset growth plans in Germany amid ongoing project development and acquisition efforts.