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PVW Resources has confirmed widespread, near-surface rare earth element mineralisation at its Capão Bonito East Block in Brazil, with high-grade intercepts up to 5,662 ppm TREO. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and expanding exploration across its Brazilian portfolio.

Zenith Minerals has secured a binding agreement to sell its 20% stake in Turkey’s Kavaklitepe Gold Project for US$543,000, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Australian gold assets.

Catalyst Metals Limited has secured A$150 million in equity to fund organic growth and exploration across its flagship Plutonic Gold Belt and Bendigo Gold Belt projects. The company aims to nearly double gold production to around 200,000 ounces per annum while reducing costs through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure leverage.

Oceania Healthcare Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 9.2% rise in sales volume and a 5.8% increase in comprehensive income, underpinned by a successful $500 million debt refinancing and operational enhancements.

Lendlease has partnered with The Crown Estate to create a 50/50 joint venture aimed at accelerating capital recycling of over $300 million through UK commercial and residential developments. The deal also includes a $1.2 billion Australian office investment mandate, boosting Lendlease’s funds under management to $20 billion.

Aristocrat Leisure reported solid half-year results with a 5.6% rise in normalised net profit after tax and before amortisation to $733 million, underpinned by growth across its gaming and interactive segments. The company also declared an unfranked interim dividend of 44 cents per share.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Endeavour Group reports a challenging Q3 with Retail sales down 3.1% and Hotels up 5.1%, while announcing Jayne Hrdlicka as incoming CEO and maintaining capital and finance guidance.

NT Minerals reports encouraging copper and gold anomalies at its Twin Peaks Project using advanced Ultrafine™ analysis, alongside a significant magnetite Exploration Target. Corporate moves include E79 Gold Mines exercising its Mountain Home option and ongoing talks to divest Redbank Copper Project assets.

Strike Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, engaging closely with government officials and infrastructure partners to secure critical logistics and permitting milestones. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy Limited sees progress amid asset sales and spin-out plans.

G8 Education reported a robust 2024 financial and operational performance at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strategic progress and cautious optimism for 2025 despite early occupancy headwinds.