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Weebit Nano has appointed seasoned ASX director Anne Templeman-Jones as Deputy Chair, aiming to strengthen its engagement with Australian investors and government amid plans for growth.

Savana Asset Management’s US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP) has demonstrated resilience and strategic differentiation in its first nine months, navigating volatile markets with a contrarian, value-driven approach. A standout investment in Kohl’s Corp highlights the fund’s disciplined algorithmic strategy amid meme-stock mania.

Key Petroleum Ltd has secured A$152,361 through a share placement aimed at supporting its merger preparations and corporate development initiatives.

TechGen Metals Ltd has announced a fully underwritten pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately $2.57 million, offering new shares at $0.018 each with free attaching options. The capital raise aims to accelerate exploration at key projects in Western Australia.

Lakes Blue Energy has extended the closing date of its Cleansing Prospectus Offer to November 5, 2025, aiming to smooth the path for secondary trading of new shares.

Universal Biosensors reported a 44% increase in net loss to A$10.45 million for H1 2025, alongside an 11% revenue decline, raising serious going concern doubts. The company is pursuing an A$8.5 million senior secured loan and equity raise to sustain operations.

Domain Holdings Australia has confirmed a one-week delay in the implementation of its proposed CoStar scheme of arrangement, now set for 27 August 2025.

Pinnacle Minerals Ltd is set to raise an additional $440,000 through a third tranche placement, aiming to accelerate its exploration programs and pursue new opportunities. This move follows strong investor demand and awaits shareholder approval.

Leeuwin Metals Ltd has addressed a sudden spike in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information exists and attributing the movement to external market factors and a new research report.

Race Oncology’s Phase 1b/2 trial of RC110 bisantrene for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia has demonstrated a 40% response rate, exceeding expectations and offering new hope for difficult-to-treat patients.

Macarthur Minerals has successfully raised nearly $2 million through a rights issue, with Gold Valley Yilgarn Pty Ltd underwriting the shortfall and set to become a substantial shareholder pending approval.

Shift4 Payments has secured Overseas Investment Office approval for its NZ$1.20 per share acquisition of Smartpay, advancing the proposed scheme of arrangement closer to completion.

Peel Mining Limited has updated its mineral resource estimates, highlighting a robust 22.9 million tonnes at 2.20% copper equivalent across its South Cobar Project. The company is advancing pre-feasibility studies and exploration drilling at key deposits, positioning itself as a significant player in the Cobar Basin copper hub.

Donaco International Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by On Nut Road Limited, clearing a critical hurdle in the takeover process. The scheme now awaits final court approval before implementation.

Hudson Investment Group faces intense scrutiny from ASX after its auditor issued a Disclaimer of Opinion on the 2024 financial report, citing doubts over a $2.4 million property receivable and the company’s going concern status.

Alterity Therapeutics faces ASX scrutiny after mistakenly marking multiple announcements as market sensitive, prompting a review of its disclosure practices. The biotech denies any intent to manipulate its share price despite repeated errors.

Domain Holdings Australia has updated its announcement to correct the lodgement date of court orders critical to its special dividend tied to the CoStar acquisition scheme.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) has finalized a US$500 million loan facility to support its corporate initiatives, marking a significant material transaction disclosed under Indonesian financial regulations.

Domain Holdings Australia Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by CoStar Group, marking a pivotal step toward the deal’s completion pending court approval.

The Lederer Group has made an unsolicited off-market takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund at 70 cents per security, prompting the Fund's board to carefully consider its response.

WT Financial Group has reported a strong 21% increase in underlying net profit before tax for FY2025, driven by robust revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. The company also announced a new joint venture aimed at fueling future expansion.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reveals promising engineering upgrades and exploration success at its Halls Creek Project, targeting enhanced margins and extended mine life through silver recovery, cobalt credits, and new copper discoveries.

Western Gold Resources has locked in a $3 million secured loan facility to fund critical drilling at its Gold Duke Project, pushing the mine closer to production with minimal shareholder dilution.

HeraMED advances AI-driven maternity care partnerships and strengthens its US commercial team, navigating policy uncertainties while progressing its global expansion and funding strategies.