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Australia’s Treasurer has mandated six foreign shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals shares by early July, citing national security under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Northern Minerals supports the move as vital for aligning with Australia’s strategic interests and advancing its Browns Range rare earths project.

Advanced Innergy Holdings secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its full acquisition of Matrix Composites & Engineering, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for shareholder votes on the $0.40 per share scheme.

Helix Resources has secured $668,286 through a placement of over 534 million shares at $0.00125 each, aiming to fund its copper and gold projects across Arizona and New South Wales.

The Australian Treasurer has mandated the disposal of over 1.6 billion shares held by foreign entities in Northern Minerals, intensifying regulatory scrutiny of foreign ownership in this critical rare earths company.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

The ACCC has given the green light for Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. With board and Crescent Capital Partners backing the deal, the transaction edges closer to completion, pending further approvals.

oOh!media posts solid early 2026 revenue growth and launches a $12 million annual savings program, while exiting retail media and navigating takeover bids.

Atlas Arteria reported a resilient 2025 with 9.3% EBITDA growth and steady toll revenue, while its Board unanimously urged investors to reject IFM’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and onerous conditions.

Diamond Infraco, backed by IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, has lodged a Takeovers Panel application alleging material disclosure deficiencies in Atlas Arteria's takeover bid documents, centering on governance rights tied to the Chicago Skyway asset.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the acquisition of Winsome Resources by Li-FT Power, triggering the legal effectiveness of the share and option schemes. Winsome shares will suspend trading on the ASX from 12 May 2026, with key implementation and delisting dates set for later this month.

Peel Mining has formally moved forward in its acquisition by Aeris Resources with the dispatch of the Scheme Booklet to shareholders, setting the stage for critical meetings on June 15.

BWP Group has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer at $3.77 per security, aiming to fund a $163 million development pipeline and reduce gearing.