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Eagle Mountain Mining has issued over 202 million new shares and 50 million options, raising $1.62 million through its recent entitlement offer. The company is poised to complete the underwritten shortfall, potentially increasing its capital base further.

King River Resources Ltd reports robust 2024 assay results from its Kurundi Main and Regional targets, revealing significant high-grade gold and copper mineralization and new structural discoveries that could reshape its Tennant Creek exploration outlook.

AMP Limited has confirmed the franking rate for its upcoming ordinary dividend, set at AUD 2.0575 per security, payable on March 17, 2025. The dividend is partially franked, providing clarity on tax treatment for investors.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary distribution of AUD 0.011273 per security payable on February 17, 2025.

Scorpion Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement about a potential joint venture and capital raising, signaling renewed market activity.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.

Scorpion Minerals has expanded its footprint in the Murchison Gold Province through a strategic farm-in and joint venture agreement with E79 Gold Mines, aiming to earn a 70% stake in the Jungar Flats Gold Project. Supported by a $1.5 million placement, the company is poised to commence drilling on high-grade targets imminently.

Forbidden Foods Limited has raised $1 million to boost inventory for its Blue Dinosaur and Oat Milk Goodness brands, following a remarkable 104% jump in quarterly sales.

E79 Gold Mines has entered a strategic earn-in and joint venture agreement with Scorpion Minerals over the Jungar Flats Project, enabling E79 to reduce expenditure while focusing on promising gold and copper-gold projects elsewhere.

Axel REE has engaged SRK Consulting and ANSTO to initiate a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and metallurgical testing for rare earth elements and gallium at its flagship Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a pivotal step in developing one of the world’s few combined REE and gallium resources.

Asara Resources has raised $2.3 million through a placement led by Barbet L.L.C FZ to advance exploration at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea, coinciding with the appointment of Matthew Sharples as CEO.

WAM Capital has reported a robust 14.9% increase in its investment portfolio over six months, outperforming key ASX indices and maintaining its interim dividend at 7.75 cents per share.

Benz Mining has exercised its option to acquire additional tenements adjacent to the Glenburgh Gold Project, extending its potential gold strike by over 20km and reinforcing its exploration ambitions in Western Australia.

BSA Limited has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling potential significant developments. Investors await further details to understand the implications.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust 46.4% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a record $650 million in Funds Under Management and a raised interim dividend.

Westgold Resources reported a 72% jump in revenue to $624 million in H1 FY25, driven by increased gold production and higher prices, but posted a net loss after tax due to significant one-off acquisition expenses.

Pengana Capital Group reports a rise in Funds Under Management to $3.64 billion as of January 31, 2025, following significant distributions to investors. The firm’s half-year audited results are due next month, setting the stage for further insights.

Siren Gold has restarted drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand, aiming to expand its 824,000-ounce gold resource by targeting deeper porphyry structures and fold hinges. The company plans a focused drilling campaign and mining study in 2025 to unlock further value.

WAM Capital Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, posting a 40% increase in net profit and declaring a steady interim dividend of 7.75 cents per share. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed key ASX indices, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

BMG Resources is ramping up its drilling efforts at the Abercromby Gold Project with assays from Phase 1 drilling imminent, aiming to expand its existing 518,000oz gold resource. Concurrently, a new drilling program is planned for the nearby Bullabulling Project following a major regional acquisition.

Australian Mines Limited reports robust assay results from its auger drilling campaign at the Jequie Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, highlighting significant TREO concentrations and promising targets for further exploration.

Wellnex Life Limited has locked in A$9 million in conditional commitments to support its proposed dual listing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, alongside launching a 1:1 entitlement offer for existing shareholders.

LGI Limited reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with modest revenue growth and increased EBITDA, driven by expanded biogas flows and carbon abatement activities. The company confirms a positive outlook with a 12-15% underlying EBITDA growth forecast for FY25.

Artrya Limited has launched a A$15 million capital raising to fund the development and commercial rollout of its Salix AI-powered coronary artery disease diagnostic platform, targeting the lucrative US healthcare market.