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Peak Rare Earths Limited has agreed to be acquired by Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shenghe Resources, in a deal valuing Peak at A$150.5 million plus proceeds from a proposed entitlement offer. The transaction offers Peak shareholders a significant premium and aims to accelerate development of the Ngualla Rare Earth Project.

Delta Lithium Limited is set to unlock value by spinning out its Mt Ida Gold asset into a new ASX-listed company, Ballard Mining Limited, through a demerger and a $25-30 million IPO. This strategic move separates its gold and lithium businesses, positioning both for focused growth.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a AUD 600 million subordinated notes issuance, strengthening its capital base under APRA regulations with notes maturing in 2036.

GrainCorp Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend of AUD 0.24 per share, fully franked, reflecting steady returns for shareholders for the first half of 2025.

EDU Holdings Limited reported a remarkable turnaround in FY24 with record revenue and profit, yet faces ongoing regulatory headwinds prompting a proposed ASX delisting. The company’s strategic pivot focuses on domestic growth and operational agility.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils a confident 2025-28 strategy targeting robust EBITDA growth, expanding retail media, and increased shareholder returns. The plan balances disciplined capital allocation with ambitious development and licensing initiatives.

Bass Oil Limited has acquired the Vanessa gas field from Beach Energy, marking its entry into gas production in Australia’s Cooper Basin. The company is raising $3.1 million to fund this acquisition alongside other growth initiatives.

WCM Global Growth Limited has announced an increased fully franked dividend for Q3 FY2025, alongside a progressive dividend policy forecasting steady growth through FY2026. The company’s strong investment performance underpins this confident outlook.

Burley Minerals has successfully closed a significantly oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising more than $1.1 million to advance its iron ore and lithium projects in Australia and Canada.

Freehill Mining is set to boost its Chilean operations with a second processing site launching in June, alongside advancing magnetite sampling and copper-gold exploration projects.

Smartgroup Corporation Limited reported robust financial growth in 2024, driven by record customer numbers and a significant rise in electric vehicle leasing, positioning the company for a sustainable future.

Sarama Resources reported a $673,644 net loss in Q1 2025 while progressing exploration in Western Australia and initiating a $120 million arbitration over a disputed Burkina Faso permit withdrawal.