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Mantle Minerals has detailed its ongoing capital return payments through to 2027 and lodged a key tax ruling application with the ATO, signaling a smooth path for shareholder distributions.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-December 2025.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has revealed its December 2025 quarterly rebalance, introducing notable changes across major ASX indices that could reshape market dynamics ahead of the new year.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its December 2025 quarterly rebalance, introducing notable additions and removals across key S&P/ASX indices effective December 22. The reshuffle highlights shifts in market dynamics with fresh entrants and exits in major Australian stock indices.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved BHP’s AU$110 million settlement of the Samarco shareholder class action, marking a significant legal milestone for the mining giant.

BWP Group updates its dividend distribution details, confirming a 9.58 cent per security estimated payout and clarifying that shareholders who do not elect will receive cash by default under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Austral Gold has released its production guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting 26,000 to 30,000 gold-equivalent ounces from its Chilean and Argentine operations. The outlook reflects steady output at Guanaco and a restart at Casposo, with a notable toll-processing agreement shaping part of the year’s production.

Cokal Limited has clarified the recent spike in its share price and trading volume, attributing the market activity to a series of operational milestones and strategic partnerships rather than undisclosed information.

Assetora Limited has raised $500,000 through a private placement, issuing 3.57 million shares with options attached, signaling strong investor confidence in its alternative assets strategy.

Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.

Scout Security has made significant strides toward merging with Roo Inc, secured $600,000 in fresh capital, and progressed a new Insurtech partnership, all while managing tight cash flow in the September quarter.

Suzerain Investment Holdings has extended its takeover offer for Entertainment Rewards Limited shares to 31 December 2025, holding over 87% of shares and urging remaining shareholders to accept promptly.

Antares Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a significant announcement about a proposed acquisition and capital raising, expected by 8 December 2025.

Minbos Resources has locked in $3.36 million through a placement and plans a $1 million Share Purchase Plan, paving the way for key milestones in its Cabinda Phosphate Project. A new debt financing option with Banco de Fomento Angola offers fresh momentum after delays with previous lenders.

Swoop Holdings has successfully closed the institutional segment of its entitlement offer, securing $2.8 million at $0.10 per share, with the retail component set to launch on December 10.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

TZ Limited has successfully raised $750,000 through a placement, boosted by strong shareholder support, while advancing key contracts with Microsoft and planning significant debt reduction.

Askari Metals has raised $1.15 million to fund its first drilling campaign at the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and to advance exploration at its Uis Project in Namibia. The placement, supported by new and existing sophisticated investors including company directors, positions Askari to accelerate its African exploration strategy.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a pivotal US patent extending protection for its antiviral drug Galidesivir as a Covid-19 treatment until 2042, reinforcing its strategic position in the antiviral market.

Panther Metals has successfully closed a $502,000 entitlement offer, backed strongly by major shareholders and directors, to fund key exploration projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched its first modern exploration program at the Antimony Queen Project in Washington State, aiming to unlock the potential of a historic antimony-gold district within a critical US minerals corridor.

Caprice Resources has initiated the air core drilling phase of its fully funded 20,000m Phase 4 campaign at the Island Gold Project, targeting extensions of the Vadrians deposit and new gold-bearing formations. This multi-rig effort aims to advance the project towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate amid strong regional gold prospects.

Fredon, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has landed approximately $150 million in new contracts for data centre electrical and mechanical works across Victoria, Brisbane, and NSW, reinforcing its foothold in Australia’s growing data centre sector.