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FBR Limited has completed the final tranche of its $6.3 million placement, enabling significant cost reductions and operational consolidation that position the company for a more sustainable future.

Chilwa Minerals has validated a significant swarm of carbonatites enriched with rare earth elements at its Lake Chilwa project, with ongoing diamond drilling underway and assay results expected soon.

Celsius Resources plans to issue additional free-attaching options to investors in its Tranche 2 Placement, aiming to bolster support amid challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. These options, exercisable at a nominal price, await shareholder approval and ASX listing conditions.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $600,000 through the set-off of collateral shares under its ATM facility, bolstering its financial position ahead of a key merger and acquisition in Southeast Asia’s critical minerals sector.

Equinox Resources has successfully completed the first tranche of its $3.5 million capital raise, issuing nearly 31 million shares at 9.5 cents each. The second tranche, involving additional shares and options, is pending shareholder approval.

Engenco Limited’s independent board committee recommends shareholders accept Elph Investments’ 30.5 cents per share takeover offer, despite an independent expert deeming the price ‘not fair but reasonable’. The offer, conditional on increasing Elph’s stake to over 92%, presents shareholders with a choice between immediate liquidity and longer-term exposure.

Nanoveu Limited has completed the first tranche of a $2.7 million capital raise, issuing over 61 million shares to bolster its advanced semiconductor and materials science ventures. Additional placements to executives and the Chairman are planned, pending shareholder approval.

Global Masters Fund Limited has appointed long-serving director Jason Pohl as its new Managing Director, signaling continuity in leadership and strategic focus.

hummgroup announces the resignation of CEO Stuart Grimshaw for personal reasons, with Angelo Demasi appointed as his immediate successor to lead the company’s next growth phase.

AJ Lucas Group has extended and increased its senior debt facility to $50 million, fully repaid its junior loan, and secured a shareholder loan extension with lower interest rates, positioning the company for reduced financing costs and future growth.

Dropsuite Limited shareholders have decisively backed the proposed acquisition by NinjaOne Australia, with 99.95% voting in favor. The deal now awaits final court approval before completion and shareholder payouts.

Yowie Group has announced an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Keybridge Capital, offering one Yowie share per Keybridge share. The bid is subject to key regulatory and shareholder approvals, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the ASX-listed consumer goods and investment sectors.

TZ Limited has secured its inaugural purchase order for data centre cabinet locking kits from Wesco Anixter, acting on behalf of Microsoft, marking a significant commercial milestone after a successful pilot phase.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a 200% increase in pre-tax NPV despite significant capital and operating cost inflation.

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal challenging the replacement of Keybridge Capital's directors and confirmed the end of its external administration, marking a pivotal governance shift for the investment group.

AVJennings Limited has announced a proposed $0.655 per share acquisition scheme by PM Nominees C Pty Ltd, an investment vehicle of Proprium Capital Partners and AVID, offering shareholders a near 100% premium over recent trading prices. The scheme, supported unanimously by the board and an independent expert, awaits shareholder and court approval.

NZME updates shareholders on key board nominations and retirements ahead of its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, signaling a strategic shift with new leadership and governance plans.

VHM Limited has launched a partially underwritten equity placement and share purchase plan to fund the development of its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, targeting production by late 2026.

Black Dragon Gold Corp. reported a Q1 2025 net loss of CAD 377,262 while advancing its Salave Gold Project in Spain, navigating permitting challenges and legal disputes over land re-zoning. The company also progressed exploration and asset sales in Australia, maintaining a cautious outlook on financing.

Highfield Resources announces the immediate resignation of CEO Ignacio Salazar, who played a pivotal role in advancing the Muga project. The company maintains a trading halt as it prepares to disclose funding arrangements.

MedAdvisor Limited has entered a non-binding agreement to sell its ANZ business division for a headline price of $35 million plus a potential earn-out, marking a significant strategic shift.

Farm Pride Foods has locked in a $27.57 million financing deal with NAB, refinancing existing debt and backing key capital projects to strengthen its growth trajectory.

Chrysos Corporation has secured a landmark Master Services Agreement with Newmont Corporation, marking its first PhotonAssay unit deployment at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. This deal signals growing adoption of Chrysos’ cutting-edge gold analysis technology among top-tier miners.

Dropsuite Limited’s shareholders have overwhelmingly endorsed the proposed acquisition by NinjaOne Australia, voting in favour of the scheme at a hybrid meeting. The deal, valued at A$5.90 per share, now awaits final Federal Court approval.