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Astron Corporation has received the Victorian Government's final regulatory green light for its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, paving the way for construction and financing. This milestone advances a strategically vital project aimed at supplying critical minerals for clean energy and defense.

Collins Foods Limited reported record revenue of $1.52 billion for FY25, up 2.1%, but statutory net profit plunged 88.5% due to significant impairments and wage provisions. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 15 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Infragreen Group Limited has launched a $40 million initial public offering to accelerate growth in sustainable infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, while strengthening its balance sheet through significant debt repayment.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX, MA1) has launched a placement to raise nearly A$50 million, aiming to bolster its exposure to private credit through new unit issuance at a slight discount. The capital will fund investments across direct lending, asset-backed lending, and corporate lending segments.

Metcash Limited reported an 8.9% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $17.3 billion and an 8.6% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by strong Food pillar growth and the acquisition of Superior Foods. However, declines in Liquor and Hardware EBIT tempered overall profit growth.

Meeka Metals has secured a $60 million institutional placement to fast-track gold production and expand drilling at its Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting first gold by June 2025.

Aurelia Metals has unveiled a robust growth strategy targeting around 40,000 tonnes of copper equivalent production by fiscal 2028, backed by a strong balance sheet and multiple development projects. The company is advancing key operations in the Cobar region while emphasizing operational discipline and sustainability.

Renergen has awarded preferred bidder status for the Phase 2 EPC contract of its Tetra4 LNG and helium liquefaction project to the He4u consortium, marking a significant step forward in the Virginia Gas Project.

Opyl Limited’s AI platform TrialKey has partnered with UK insurer Innovatrix to launch a pioneering parametric insurance product that protects biotech firms from the financial risks of clinical trial failures.

Winsome Resources signals it is unlikely to exercise the Renard Option by August 2025 due to ongoing lithium market volatility, while maintaining strong focus and funding for its flagship Adina Lithium Project.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

ASX Limited’s 2025 Investor Forum reveals steady progress on its five-year strategy, highlighting technology modernization, operational risk management, and a focus on data-driven growth. The exchange outlines capital expenditure plans and expense controls aimed at sustaining shareholder value amid evolving market demands.