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ChemX Materials has formalised a $1.2 million unsecured loan with independent investor Ovay Pty Ltd to support its working capital amid ongoing restructuring, with the loan set to convert to shares upon re-listing.

Austal Limited has addressed ASX concerns over its half-year financial report, confirming compliance with accounting standards despite a qualified audit opinion linked to US Department of Defense contractual relief revenue.

Savana Asset Management’s February letter reveals a challenging month marked by a tech sector sell-off amid AI disruption fears, a surge in AI capital expenditure, and a continuing rotation towards value-driven small caps.

GR Engineering Services Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.12 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 3.9507 with a 2.5% discount.

EVE Health Group has increased its placement funding to $1.3 million, backed by a cornerstone investor with pharmaceutical expertise, advancing its reformulated drug programs targeting billion-dollar global markets.

Lion Selection Group Limited has reported a robust half-year profit of $36.6 million, driven by strategic investments in Australian mining companies amid a resurging resources boom. The company also declared a fully franked dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio and market outlook.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources has updated its dividend details for the six months ending December 2025, confirming a fully franked payout and finalising its Dividend Reinvestment Plan price.

Magnetic Resources NL is set to be acquired by Genesis Minerals Limited, with outstanding options cancelled for cash following an ASX waiver. Performance rights will vest and be exercised prior to the scheme’s record date.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6605 per Capital Note 3 security, maintaining a steady income stream for investors with a partly franked dividend.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract with TasNetworks to deploy six advanced community battery systems across Tasmania, supported by ARENA funding. This marks a significant step for Synertec into the community energy storage sector, promising enhanced grid reliability and solar integration.

Reward Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Mountain Pond Gold Project in Newfoundland, featuring high-grade gold and copper assays and no prior drilling. The company plans to commence drill testing in the 2026 field season.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

Kina Securities Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing details for the six months ending December 2025, offering shareholders clarity on payment and reinvestment options.

EBOS Group Limited has updated its interim dividend announcement, specifying the Dividend Reinvestment Plan strike price and confirming payment details for the six-month period ending December 2025.

Sheffield Resources has resumed mining and processing at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine following repairs to critical equipment, signalling a return to production at this major Western Australian asset.

DUG Technology has resolved a US$2.1 million legal dispute with a supplier by agreeing to a US$1.5 million settlement, avoiding further court action without admitting liability.

Iron Bear Resources has received crucial exploration approvals from Newfoundland authorities, paving the way for a major drilling program aimed at expanding its vast iron ore resource in partnership with Vale S.A.

Aquirian Limited has bolstered its growth trajectory with a $20 million Mt Ida contract and significant advancements in its patented Collar Keeper® system, alongside commissioning its Wubin facility.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Humm Group's handling of Credit Corp's takeover proposal, citing misleading disclosures and insider share acquisitions that cloud market fairness.

Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

Variscan Mines maintains its 49% interest in the Callabonna Project while Chalice Mining steps in to fund and accelerate exploration through a new earn-in deal with Red Metal.