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Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.

Lightning Minerals has appointed Energold Drilling S.A. to commence a 2,000m diamond drilling program at its Esperança lithium project in Brazil, targeting spodumene-bearing pegmatites identified late last year.

Shekel Brainweigh Ltd has requested an immediate suspension from ASX quotation as it moves towards removal from the official ASX list, raising questions about the company’s future.

SEQ Hospitality Group has formally withdrawn its off-market takeover bid for Eumundi Group following shareholder and court approval of a competing scheme of arrangement. This move effectively ends the takeover offer and confirms the scheme as the path forward for Eumundi shareholders.

ReNu Energy has agreed to sell its Countrywide Hydrogen Business, including a key Tasmanian green hydrogen project, to a management-controlled entity for up to $1.1 million, pending shareholder approval. This strategic divestment aims to relieve financial pressures and reposition the company as a debt-free vehicle focused on new growth opportunities.

Orbminco Limited has defined significant new drill targets at its Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project in Southern Mongolia, following promising trench sampling results and geophysical surveys. The company is gearing up for an expanded drilling campaign in mid-2025 to explore these high-potential zones.

SOCO Corporation Ltd has posted a preliminary 18% increase in first-half FY2025 revenue to $11 million, yet project delays and reduced federal government demand temper full-year growth expectations.

Polymetals Resources Ltd has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling an imminent announcement that could reshape investor expectations.

Actinogen Medical has published a peer-reviewed article confirming the efficacy of a 10 mg daily dose of Xanamem for treating neurological conditions, reinforcing its ongoing clinical trials in Alzheimer's and depression.

Northern Minerals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising $41.5 million to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on the high-grade Wolverine deposit.

Micro-X Ltd has announced a $6 million capital raising alongside a $2.4 million strategic investment from Billion Prima, underpinning its pivot towards medical imaging and cashflow stability.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.035 per share for the quarter ending December 2024, alongside an updated Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing methodology.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced the final cash distributions for February 2025 across several of its active ETFs, providing investors with key dates and reinvestment options.

WT Financial Group has reported a robust half-year performance for H1 FY2025, with revenue up 33.5% and underlying net profit before tax rising 35.8%, underscoring its strong position in Australia's wealth management sector.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary distribution of AUD 0.0096 per unit for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired a mixed-use residential park in Gladstone, marking its strategic entry into the all-age rental market with promising yield and expansion potential.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a dividend of AUD 0.204 for AMC CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for late February and mid-March 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced an unfranked dividend of AUD 0.204 for its AMC CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, with key dates set for late February and mid-March 2025.

Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.016 per security for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.

Garda Property Group reported a net loss of $10.19 million for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet maintained its interim dividend, signaling resilience amid asset value declines.

Metrics Master Income Trust has confirmed an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0137 per security for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10. This update finalises the previously estimated payout, highlighting the trust's steady income distribution approach.

Aspermont reports its 34th consecutive quarter of subscription growth, with Annual Recurring Revenue rising to $11.4 million and promising new revenue streams emerging in advertising and live events.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports outstanding assay results from its Tiros Central Project in Brazil, revealing high-grade titanium dioxide and rare earth elements that underscore the project's global significance.