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Critical Resources Limited (ASX:CRR) has initiated a pro-rata entitlement offer of Loyalty Options priced at $0.001 each, aiming to raise $319,410 and potentially $2.56 million upon exercise. The offer underscores significant dilution and operational risks amid ongoing exploration and legal challenges.

Corella Resources has issued 205 million shares raising $2.46 million to fund its Chobe Project acquisition and working capital, with a second tranche and attaching options pending shareholder approval.

Sigma Healthcare reports robust growth in Chemist Warehouse sales across Australia and internationally, announces a joint venture to enter the UK market, and secures a major distribution centre lease in New Zealand to support its expanding network.

Pinnacle Investment Management is boosting its stake in Metrics Credit Holdings back to 35%, investing around A$100.5 million. Simultaneously, Korea’s National Pension Service, via Townsend, is increasing its holding to nearly 10%, pending regulatory approval.

PEXA Group delivered a 7.3% rise in Australian property transaction volumes in 3Q26 and saw steady UK remortgage growth despite macroeconomic uncertainty. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, aiming for NPAT at the top of its $15m-$25m range.

Kinatico has moved from losses to profitability while growing its SaaS revenue and increasing mobile app and admin portal usage, signaling operational momentum.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub has been named in the Australia-Japan joint statement on critical minerals cooperation, highlighting its role in securing resilient nickel-cobalt supply chains backed by government support.

Vmoto Limited has inked a worldwide partnership with MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group to produce and distribute three MotoGP-branded electric scooter models, aiming to boost brand visibility and sales through 2030.

Austal Limited has won a A$136 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, increasing the total contracted vessels to six and reinforcing Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding capabilities.

Admiralty Resources has commissioned the transmission line at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project, securing direct grid power and reducing reliance on costly fuel generators.

Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) has upgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA guidance to a range of $15.5 million to $16.5 million, reflecting broad-based growth and operational efficiencies across its media and events businesses.

Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) is set to acquire Frontier Group CRM, gaining control of an 80% interest in the Bailundo carbonatite project in Angola, boasting near-surface high-grade niobium and rare earth mineralisation. Backed by a $4.5 million capital raise, the company aims to fast-track exploration in this emerging critical minerals jurisdiction.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) is raising $18.6 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer at a steep 43% discount to last price, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into sales and expand processing capacity.

Cosmo Metals has locked in a diamond drill rig to advance its high-impact program at the Kanowna Gold Project, targeting deep gold mineralisation near the Fitzroy Fault with government co-funding.

Winsome Resources is set for a decisive court hearing on 11 May 2026 to approve Li-FT Power's acquisition scheme, a critical step toward completing the lithium-focused takeover.

Merino & Co. has secured a three-year exclusive distribution agreement in Mainland China, guaranteeing a minimum annual order of CNY 30 million (~AUD 6.5 million) and targeting 20% yearly growth upon renewal.

Delorean Corporation has launched a $2.2 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.09 per share, matching a recent strategic placement to LMS Energy. The capital raise supports construction of key bioenergy projects in South Australia and New South Wales.

ImpediMed has secured A$15.2 million through a two-tranche placement and share purchase plan, alongside A$5 million in cost reductions, aiming for operating cashflow breakeven by H2 FY28.

Celsius Resources is probing an unauthorized directive by an executive to transfer shares in Makilala Mining, leading to the termination of the executive's consulting role amid ongoing ownership conflicts.

Arcadia Minerals (ASX: AM7) has denied possessing any undisclosed information following a sharp rise in its share price and volume. The company retracted parts of a recent market update related to its negotiations with Xinhai Mining Services and confirmed compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Following the granting of a 25-year mining permit, AKORA Resources has launched a $3.3 million capital raising to fund development and financing activities at its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar.

NeuRizer Ltd advanced its urea project with Reliance Industries payments and environmental submissions, despite ongoing ASX trading suspension and overdue financial reports.

Arovella Therapeutics undergoes a major board overhaul and CEO resignation following a shareholder push, as the company embarks on a strategic review of its cell therapy platform.

Beetaloo Energy has secured full underwriting for its $5 million Share Purchase Plan, with shareholder approval for the share issuance and any shortfall shares to be sought at the upcoming AGM on 29 May 2026.