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QPM Energy has secured a $113.7 million lease agreement with Macquarie Bank to fund key gas turbines for its Isaac Power Station, reinforcing its mid-2027 commissioning goal. This milestone advances the project closer to final investment decision amid ongoing engineering and approvals.

The Royal Court of Jersey has approved Harmony Gold’s acquisition of MAC Copper, setting the stage for MAC’s trading suspension and delisting from ASX and NYSE.

BHP Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement, revealing the dividend reinvestment plan price for the first half of fiscal 2025. The fully franked dividend of USD 0.60 per share will be paid on 25 September, with shareholders able to reinvest at a DRP price based on recent market transactions.

Wellard Limited has received a final Australian Taxation Office ruling confirming its recent 15 cents-per-share return of capital is not taxable as a dividend, clarifying the tax implications for shareholders following the sale of its last revenue-generating asset.

ABx Group’s subsidiary ABx3 has received a $2.7 million investment from Good Importing International, granting GII 70% ownership to develop the Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. This funding kickstarts a 12–24 month program targeting regulatory approvals and mine planning, with further investment options on the horizon.

ARB Corporation Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.35 per share and setting DRP and BSP prices at AUD 38.17 with a 2% discount.

Moab Minerals is set to acquire full ownership of Imbas Mining, unlocking rights to earn up to 80% of the Sasare Gold and Copper Project in Zambia, a site with notable historic gold production and promising copper targets. The acquisition paves the way for an initial exploration campaign targeting both gold and copper mineralisation.

Liontown Resources has secured a one-year deferral on debt repayments to Ford and halved its spodumene concentrate commitments, unlocking new sales opportunities amid evolving lithium markets.

COG Financial Services is raising A$20 million through an institutional placement to acquire an additional 14.08% stake in Fleet Network, increasing its ownership to over 92%. This move is expected to immediately enhance earnings per share and support COG’s strategic growth in novated leasing and salary packaging.

COG Financial Services has increased its ownership in Fleet Network to over 92% through a $23.9 million acquisition, funded by a $20 million equity placement. This move is expected to enhance earnings and maintain a robust balance sheet heading into FY25.

Queste Communications Ltd reported a stable cash position with A$4.055 million in reserves at the end of September 2025, despite a slight net cash outflow from operations. The company’s financing activities provided a modest boost, underpinning its liquidity.

European Lithium Limited updates investors on the expiry of 208 million options and outlines plans for issuing replacement options pending shareholder approval.