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Liontown Resources has responded to an ASX query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed information and confirming compliance with listing rules.

Celsius Resources has successfully completed the second tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 227 million shares and securing approximately A$1.75 million. The new shares are now trading on AIM, marking a significant step in the company’s funding strategy.

Impact Minerals Ltd has successfully closed its renounceable rights issue, raising $635,000 and issuing over 105 million new shares alongside nearly 53 million options. The capital raise marks a significant step in bolstering the company’s funding position.

Keybridge Capital urges shareholders to take no action following an off-market takeover bid from its own subsidiary, Yowie Group, citing serious governance concerns and legal disputes.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has completed a $300,000 placement to its directors, issuing new shares and attaching options, signaling strong board confidence in the company’s future.

Osteopore Limited has increased its capital raise by drawing down an additional A$500,000 on its Tranche 1 redeemable convertible notes, bringing total subscriptions to A$3.5 million. The funds will support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives.

Dicker Data announces the departure of co-founder David Dicker from CEO and Chairman roles, transitioning leadership to a seasoned executive team under co-founder Fiona Brown’s Executive Chairmanship.

Mount Burgess Mining announces the immediate resignation of long-serving Chairman Nigel Forrester due to ill health, appointing Dr. Steve Lennon as the new Executive Chairman to steer the company forward.

The Reject Shop Limited has entered a recommended scheme of arrangement with Dollarama Inc., offering shareholders $6.68 cash per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The Independent Expert deems the deal fair and reasonable, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

Almonty Industries reports steady tungsten market conditions and completes key financing for its Sangdong Mine, while posting a $34.6 million net loss in Q1 2025. The company advances its US Domestication and plans to restart Los Santos Mine in 2026.

Almonty Industries reported a sharp increase in net loss for Q1 2025 despite stable revenues, driven by significant non-cash charges on warrant and derivative liabilities. The company secured additional financing to support ongoing operations and project development.

Mantle Minerals has secured a $65,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance its Mt Berghaus gold exploration in the Mallina Basin.

Patagonia Lithium has reported outstanding Nuclear Magnetic Resonance survey results from its Formentera Lithium Brine Project, revealing high porosity and lithium concentrations that reinforce the site’s production potential.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

Resource Mining Corporation Limited (RMI) has responded to a sharp surge in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed material information while pointing to ongoing copper-gold exploration activities at its Mpanda Project in Tanzania.

Kaiser Reef Ltd has completed its acquisition of the Henty Gold Mine, instantly boosting its annual gold production to over 30,000 ounces and setting a clear path to 50,000 ounces. The deal also brings significant infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strategic partnerships that could reshape the company’s growth trajectory.

Cynata Therapeutics confirms that the recent FDA orphan-drug exclusivity granted to Ryoncil® will not block approval of its CYP-001 therapy, highlighting key differences in drug composition and patient indications.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has completed a $683,180 private placement, issuing over 17 million shares to strengthen its financial position and support expansion and cost-cutting initiatives.

Field Solutions Group has executed a binding agreement to sell its TasmaNet business to Comms Group Ltd as part of its receivership process, with further asset sales underway.

Simble Solutions Limited reported solid operational progress in 2024, expanding its customer base and partnerships across Australia and the UK while advancing into renewable energy development. The company’s strategic moves position it well for growth in the evolving energy and sustainability sector.

Legacy Minerals Holdings has raised A$7.75 million through a strongly supported equity placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its key Drake and Thomson projects in New South Wales.

Great Divide Mining is poised to restart operations at its Challenger Gold Mine in Adelong, NSW, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production with first gold expected imminently.

Mantle Minerals has won a co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government and completed its Mt Berghaus tenement package, setting the stage for targeted exploration in the Pilbara.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to fund critical development activities at its Beetaloo Basin shale gas project, aiming for first gas sales in 2025. The capital will support fracture stimulation, flow testing, and installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.