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Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced estimated cash distributions for its Australian iShares Balanced ESG and High Growth ESG ETFs, with key dates set for mid to late April 2026. Investors have until 15 April to opt into the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has initiated a US$550 million convertible bonds offering to refinance existing 2029 bonds and support general corporate purposes, securing low-cost, non-dilutive financing with a conversion premium above current share price.

Rhythm Biosciences has clarified inconsistencies in its disclosures around termination events in its underwriting agreement for RHYO options, following an ASX query. The company acknowledged an incomplete initial summary and administrative oversights but confirmed the agreement remains in full effect.

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has raised its March 2026 distribution yield to 7.25% annualised, reflecting a completed investment loan on assets needing repositioning amid ongoing high interest rates.

Tian An Australia Limited reported a statutory profit of $23.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong property development sales and a gain from restructuring its major shareholder loan. The company progressed multiple residential projects and improved its net asset position amid a recovering housing market.

Lifestyle Communities reported a moderation in new home sales in Q3 FY26 due to economic uncertainty but achieved strong nine-month sales growth and significant inventory reduction, lowering net debt substantially.

Tarrina Resources (ASX: TR8) has addressed ASX’s query on recent share price movement, confirming it has dispatched soil and drill core samples for laboratory testing with results expected by late April. The company maintains strict confidentiality protocols and affirms compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

New Hope Corporation has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked 10 cents per share interim payout for FY2026 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $5.41 with no discount.

Percheron Therapeutics has closed a $2.2 million entitlement offer to advance its HMBD-002 immuno-oncology candidate towards a phase II trial in 2026, backed by strong shareholder and new investor support.

Truscott Mining’s maiden 2026 drilling at Westminster confirms shear-hosted gold mineralisation and sets the stage for diamond drilling and resource upgrades. Management changes and mining lease applications signal a push towards production.

Cue Energy Resources has reinforced its call for shareholders to reject Horizon Oil’s takeover bid, citing a new multi-year gas sales agreement and planned well drilling at Palm Valley that underpin its long-term revenue growth.

Cuscal Limited is set to acquire New Zealand payments provider Paymark for A$27 million, funded by a fully underwritten A$30 million institutional placement and a non-underwritten A$3 million share purchase plan. The deal, expected to complete by June 2026, will add scale and geographic diversification while being accretive to earnings in FY27.

Winton Land has gained conditional fast-track approval for its Ayrburn Screen Hub, a comprehensive film production and accommodation facility near Arrowtown, promising regional economic and environmental benefits.

Zoono Group has boosted its cash receipts by NZ$333,000 this quarter, driven by initial orders worth NZ$585,000 in its fresh food shelf-life extension sector. Despite operating losses, the company expects to sustain operations through signed contracts and inventory.

Legend Mining has identified significant chargeable-resistive features at its Pinnacle Well Project, enhancing gold prospectivity at Alpha North and Pyrophyllite Hill. The company is progressing drill approvals aiming for a July start, supported by a solid $10.2 million cash balance.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has taken a sharper stance in his bid for Ainsworth Game Technology, opposing Novomatic’s constitutional takeover protections while nominating a former CEO for the board and pressing for a dividend policy amendment.

Lode Resources has delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at Montezuma, revealing a high-grade silver-antimony system with clear underground mining potential and ongoing exploration upside.

Veris Limited has expanded its relationship with Hexagon’s Octave by becoming the authorised geospatial software distributor across Australia and New Zealand, aiming to generate an initial $1.2 million in annual recurring revenue.

Simble Solutions has finalized its acquisition of Next Nano, issuing 600 million shares to the vendor, while also completing a $2.5 million two-tranche placement with attaching options.

Holista Colltech’s shares remain suspended on the ASX following a trading halt linked to ongoing legal issues with ProImmune Company LLC, with no resolution in sight.

Critica Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, lifting magnet rare earth recovery to approximately 81% and total rare earth oxide recovery to around 71% through pilot plant optimisation. This advance strengthens the foundation for its ongoing scoping study and downstream processing plans.

Janus Electric has locked in two California HVIP vouchers worth US$112,500 each for its initial US vehicle conversions, validating its tech under a key decarbonisation program. It also inked a non-binding MOU with Energy One to explore battery swap and charging infrastructure for Class 8 freight trucks across North America.

Noxopharm Limited's CEO and Managing Director Dr Gisela Mautner has resigned after four years with the company, including leading a key strategic pivot. The biotech firm plans to announce her successor shortly.