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Select Harvests has confirmed the presence of varroa mite in its South Australian orchard but reports no immediate impact on the 2026 almond crop. The company is working closely with authorities to contain the issue and is adjusting its bee sourcing strategy for future seasons.

Xstate Resources has secured $2.14 million through its Re-compliance Prospectus offer and is on track to meet ASX conditions for re-listing, with drilling at its Diona Project set to begin in late September.

Jatcorp announces the immediate resignation of CEO Sunny Liang, appointing Executive Director Dr Sean Li as acting CEO during the search for a permanent replacement.

Dundee Precious Metals has completed its acquisition of Adriatic Metals through a UK court-sanctioned scheme, leading to Adriatic's delisting and a significant board reshuffle. The deal sets the stage for DPM’s ASX debut with new shares trading from mid-September.

Great Northern Minerals Limited has addressed an ASX query regarding the delayed filing of director interest notices, attributing the lapse to an administrative oversight related to option expiry. The company reassures investors that compliance frameworks remain robust.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for September, reflecting robust portfolio growth since its April 2025 launch. The investment portfolio has outperformed benchmarks, positioning the company well for its income return targets.

Woodside Energy Group has updated its dividend announcement, revealing the exchange rates and currency conversion methods for its upcoming fully franked dividend payment. Shareholders can expect payments in multiple currencies based on their location, with options to elect alternative currencies by early September.

Norwood Systems has refinanced its remaining Balmain loan with a new short-term unsecured facility, eliminating default interest risks and setting clear repayment dates.

Noumi Limited has completed its $11.56 million payment towards a $43 million class action settlement, now unconditional following Victorian Supreme Court approval. The payment was made by insurers, activating legal releases for the company.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports standout near-surface gold and silver assay results from its Achilles discovery in NSW, highlighting significant potential for resource expansion amid robust metal prices.

Bega Cheese Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 5.77 with no discount.

Merino & Co. has secured a strategic offtake and distribution agreement with Chinese apparel giant BINJORA, marking a significant step into the Chinese market with an initial order exceeding $50,000. The partnership also includes co-branded product development for Australia, leveraging BINJORA’s manufacturing strengths.

Beetaloo Energy is gearing up for first gas production in 2026 from its Carpentaria Pilot Project, backed by a $65 million financing package and a binding 10-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory government.

Atlantic Lithium has locked in up to £28 million in funding from Long State Investments to advance its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, navigating market challenges and permitting delays with financial flexibility.

Excite Technology Services has renewed a $2.14 million contract with Keyton Retirement Living to provide managed cyber security and IT services over two years, reinforcing a strong partnership in a critical sector.

Altair Minerals has secured the expertise of the ex-Reunion Gold geological team GexplOre to spearhead exploration at its Greater Oko Project in Guyana, unveiling multiple high-priority gold targets identified through airborne magnetics data.

Calix Limited has inked a pivotal MOU and testing agreement with a leading aluminium company to advance its electric calcination technology, aiming to revolutionize alumina production with near-zero emissions.

Synertec Corporation Limited reported a striking 90% increase in Powerhouse Technology revenue and a 186% jump in engineering EBITDA for FY25, underpinned by key panel appointments and sustained fossil fuel-free power delivery.

Cyprium Metals has completed the first tranche of a significant capital raise, securing approximately A$74 million to advance its copper development projects in Western Australia. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Manhattan Corporation has completed its maiden fieldwork at the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, revealing extensive mineralized outcrops and preparing for a maiden drilling campaign in 2026. Assay results and a pioneering magnetic survey are set to unlock further exploration potential.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging significant disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s off-market takeover bid and seeking a replacement bidder’s statement.

Elanor Funds Management has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s takeover bid for Elanor Commercial Property Fund. The dispute centers on transparency around ownership, management, and strategic intentions.

Novatti Group has offloaded its Emersion business to CGP Equity for $500,000, marking a strategic pivot to concentrate on its core payments infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

Mandrake Resources has completed detailed mapping of the Precambrian basement at its Utah Lithium Project, revealing structural features that could concentrate lithium-rich brines. This milestone advances a brine flow modelling study aimed at pinpointing high-grade lithium zones within a 3.3Mt inferred resource.