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Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels have amended their acquisition deal, replacing a special dividend with a direct cash payment to ASM shareholders, while maintaining the original share swap terms.

Collins Foods has agreed to settle a class action over employee 10-minute rest breaks for up to AUD 9 million, pending Federal Court approval. The settlement includes flexible terms based on participant numbers, with no admission of liability.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Asian Battery Metals has exercised its option to acquire the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in southwestern Mongolia, adding a strategically significant asset to its portfolio with confirmed high-grade mineralisation and a long-term mining licence.

Belararox Limited has strategically expanded its Argentine copper exploration by acquiring the El Faro tenement adjacent to its Toro South target, adding 22km² of promising ground to its TMT Project. This move strengthens its position amid ongoing drilling targeting a potentially significant copper system.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second proportional takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and cash certainty. The move underscores Ainsworth’s belief that AGI remains undervalued amid a low likelihood of competing bids.

Evolution Mining has confirmed a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.20 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan price set at AUD 14.4695 with no discount.

Challenger Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming the suspension of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for the current period. Shareholders will receive a fully franked cash dividend of AUD 0.155 per share on 24 March 2026.

Fortescue Ltd has set the allocation price for shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at A$19.2518, following its recent interim dividend announcement. Shares will be issued on 30 March 2026, marking a key step in the company’s capital management strategy.

Shriro Holdings Limited has announced a $15 million off-market share buy-back at $0.81 per share, representing nearly 26% of its issued capital. The move aims to return excess capital to shareholders while supporting the company’s capital-light growth model.

Regal Partners Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan price set at AUD 2.91.

Javelin Minerals has secured a major new gold exploration package in Western Australia’s Central Yilgarn region, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign near established projects.