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EV Resources has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Wogen Resources and Xcelsior Capital Advisors to fund and advance its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to establish a 100 tonne-per-day processing plant.

Unico Silver Limited has raised $25 million through a share placement to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its key silver projects in Argentina, aiming to define a major silver equivalent resource.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

VGI Partners Global Investments Limited reported a $17.6 million net loss for FY25 but maintained its dividend policy and executed a $73 million share buy-back, signaling confidence amid market challenges.

Duxton Farms has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic merger and updated its timetable for key shareholder and court approvals, alongside a $4.55 million capital raise.

Magellan Financial Group reported a solid FY25 with an 8.2% rise in assets under management and a notable surge in strategic partnership income, offsetting a dip in investment management revenue.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

Neurizon Therapeutics reports encouraging topline results from its Phase 1 Open-Label Extension study of NUZ-001, demonstrating long-term safety and a significant survival advantage in ALS patients. These findings pave the way for the pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial planned for late 2025.

Perpetual Limited is set to record a significant $153.7 million non-cash impairment for FY25, largely driven by challenges in its J O Hambro boutique. This move underscores ongoing asset outflows but leaves liquidity intact.

Felix Group Holdings has completed a fully underwritten A$16 million placement at a premium, aiming to acquire Nexvia and boost its SaaS platform expansion. A follow-up Share Purchase Plan will offer existing shareholders a chance to participate.

Beam Communications finalizes the independent valuation of its Zoleo Inc. joint venture stake at US$13.7 million and confirms plans to return capital to shareholders.

MetalsTech Limited has completed critical in-adit channel sampling for its Sturec Gold Project, progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) on track for late 2025 completion. The company is leveraging technological innovations to enhance recoveries and reduce environmental impact.

Wia Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement to fund accelerated exploration and development at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia, bolstering its cash position to approximately A$55 million.

Adelong Gold Limited has formally declared a deadlock in its joint venture with Great Divide Mining, prompting a dispute resolution process as both parties contest the status of their collaboration.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.469 per share, combining a final dividend, a performance fee dividend, and a special dividend for the six months ending June 2025.

Rokeby Resources has secured $1.7 million through an oversubscribed share placement to fund expanded drilling at its promising Hurricane gold and antimony project in Queensland.

Vital Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a key announcement on a capital raise, following an ASX price and volume query.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 31% drop in net profit after tax for FY25, yet operating profit rose 5%, supported by strategic partnerships and an 8.2% increase in assets under management. The Board declared a special fully franked dividend, signaling confidence in future earnings.

Vicinity Centres confirms its distribution reinvestment plan will apply to the FY25 final distribution with a 1% discount on new securities, inviting investors to reinvest dividends under favourable terms.

Whitefield Income Limited has reported a $7.8 million net profit in its first seven months as an ASX-listed company, alongside steady monthly dividends annualised at 8%. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark, signaling a promising start post-IPO.

Schaffer Corporation reported a 16% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Automotive Leather and Delta divisions, while maintaining its dividend and appointing a new CEO to steer future growth.

Monash IVF Group has completed an independent review into two separate clinic incidents involving non-standard IVF treatments, revealing human errors and IT system issues. The company commits to enhanced safeguards without expecting significant financial impact.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a significant trial contract with one of Mexico's largest retail banks, marking a key step in its international expansion and potential revenue growth.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.