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Qoria Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Aura Consolidated Group. While the independent expert finds the deal not fair but reasonable, Qoria’s board unanimously recommends approval, pending no superior proposal.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s 30 dealership sites into a Phase 2 review amid concerns it could dominate Sydney’s Macarthur region new car market, controlling 25 of 33 dealerships locally.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s proposed acquisition of 30 Wakeling Automotive dealerships to a Phase 2 review, citing risks of reduced competition in Sydney’s Macarthur region.

Nova Minerals has secured New South Wales Supreme Court approval for its schemes of arrangement, paving the way for its US holding company to take control and triggering ASX delisting and NYSE admission.

AFC Group Holdings reported a sharp 78% drop in revenue to NZ$161,000 and a net loss of NZ$818,000 for FY2026, but secured shareholder backing and plans to expand its wine portfolio and distribution reach.

Northern Star Resources acknowledges Elliott Investment Management's views and reiterates its focus on leadership succession, project milestones, and strategic corporate reviews.

Dome Gold Mines (ASX:DME) is raising up to AUD 2 million through unsecured convertible notes to fast-track its Sigatoka feasibility study, mining lease application, and copper-gold exploration amid rising metal prices.

Stavely Minerals has issued its Tranche 2 placement shares following shareholder approval, with key investors increasing stakes. The company eyes a mid-year scoping study and imminent diamond drilling at promising copper-gold-silver and gold prospects.

Group 6 Metals disclosed breaches of ASX Listing Rule 10.1 due to related party transactions made without required shareholder approval during a period of negative equity. The company will seek retrospective approval at a July meeting and has since returned to positive equity.

Lode Resources has discovered a new silver-zinc replacement mineralisation system adjacent to its existing Montezuma silver-antimony resource in Tasmania, opening a fresh exploration front with potential to significantly expand its 8.2Moz AgEq resource base.

ImpediMed has revamped its leadership with two new commercial roles and reported encouraging sales momentum for its SOZO device. The company is advancing clinical trials and expanding its presence in cancer survivorship, weight management, and heart health sectors.

Savannah Goldfields is edging closer to resuming mining at its Agate Creek project, awaiting a key environmental approval expected by mid-July. Early site works are underway, while gold production continues from alternative sources at the Georgetown plant.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) has kicked off a $15 million on-market share buyback, aiming to return capital to shareholders while maintaining strategic flexibility amid recent share price softness.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has teamed up with Vitalant Innovation Center to tackle the impending gap in red blood cell cryopreservation technology in the US, aiming to replace soon-to-be-discontinued legacy methods and potentially expand into other blood products.

Dotz Nano has pushed out the maturity dates on its convertible notes to March 2027, securing continued backing from Mercer Street Capital. The move introduces new conversion limits and an option for cash settlements, signalling confidence in Dotz’s carbon capture ambitions.

Norwood Systems has expanded its CogVoice project with an additional A$595,000 contract variation, reinforcing its role in a major Australian telco’s platform modernisation.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate Skin Elements Limited's allegations of undisclosed investor associations following a $2.5 million placement, after 62 Capital agreed to waive transfer restrictions on placement securities.

Dalaroo Metals has pinpointed a continuous 4.3km gold-in-soil anomaly at its Gold Ridge Prospect in Côte d'Ivoire, aligning with a major 9km geophysical corridor and artisanal workings. A 5,000m auger drilling program is set to test the bedrock source ahead of maiden RC drilling.

DroneShield has landed a $24.9 million contract with the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions, reinforcing its foothold in the US defence market.

Bio-Gene Technology has expanded its capital raise to $2.775 million through a share placement priced at 2.5 cents, attaching options exercisable at 3.5 cents pending shareholder approval.

Scalare Partners has acquired Fishburners, Australia’s largest startup community, to deepen its founder network and expand integrated support services across the country.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B reveals 30% thicker and cleaner coal seams than expected, reinforcing the project's reservoir continuity and commercial gas production potential in Botswana.

Avira Resources has kicked off a 4,500-metre reverse circulation drilling program at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known high-grade zones and test new prospects ahead of a maiden resource estimate.