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Kore Potash has raised approximately US$12.2 million through a new share issue to fund critical project payments and maintain working capital for the next year. The fundraise also opens the door for major shareholders to increase their stakes, pending approvals.

Emerald Resources has secured full development and operational permits for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, alongside an extension of the Okvau Gold Mine agreement to support underground mining. These approvals mark a pivotal step in the company’s expansion plans in Southeast Asia.

Predictive Discovery Limited’s definitive feasibility study for the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea reveals a substantial 2.95 million ounce gold reserve and strong project economics, supported by comprehensive environmental and social approvals.

Computershare Limited reported a robust FY25 performance with a 15% increase in management EPS and affirmed its FY26 guidance, underpinned by strategic technology investments and capital management initiatives.

EcoGraf Limited has revealed a comprehensive expansion study for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to increase production from 73,000 to 390,000 tonnes per annum over the next decade. This growth underpins the company’s strategy to supply its proprietary HFfree® purification facilities across key global lithium-ion battery markets.

PMET Resources reports a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, revealing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing environmental and exploration milestones.

Toubani Resources confirms uninterrupted operations at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali despite local fuel and security concerns, while progressing key funding and permitting milestones.

National Australia Bank reported a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by robust revenue and volume growth in the second half, alongside continued technology modernization and sustainability progress.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion net profit for FY25, underpinned by strong deposit growth and ongoing digital transformation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Kore Potash has made significant strides in financing and early development activities for its Kola Potash Project, while updating environmental assessments to reflect design changes. The company holds a cash balance of US$2.13 million as it prepares for construction.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.