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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced the final cash distribution amounts for a broad suite of iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 13 July 2026.

Javelin Minerals has replaced milestone shares with performance rights as part of its Central Yilgarn acquisition, capping potential dilution with a floor price mechanism.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) has finalized its acquisition of Australian Kaolin, gaining control of the White Swan Kaolin Project with a 47Mt inferred resource and an approved mining plan. The company raised $750,000 to advance development and is targeting export markets in Asia.

GenusPlus Group has finalized its acquisition of MPC Kinetic, marking a significant diversification into the Queensland gas sector and renewable infrastructure services. The deal was funded through a combination of cash reserves, debt facilities, and a recent $200 million equity raise.

Neometals Ltd reveals ongoing delays in receiving A$5 million from Omaha Value Holdings for its Tranche 2 placement, with subscription funds now expected in multiple instalments. The company maintains its cash preservation measures amid uncertainty over final settlement timing.

Nordic Resources has promoted Dr Robert Wrixon from Executive Director to Managing Director, signalling leadership continuity as the company advances its Finnish exploration assets. The move formalises Wrixon's longstanding role and aligns executive authority with the company’s growth ambitions.

Korab Resources has pushed back the shareholder approval and settlement deadlines for its $4.35 million sale of the Geolsec mineral lease amid pending ASX clearance. The mineral lease, part of the Rum Jungle Project, remains a non-core asset for the company.

Bowen Coking Coal's entire shareholding and options have been transferred to Argo Bowen 2 following a court-approved Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a key step in the company’s restructuring.

Pan African Resources has completed its acquisition of Emmerson Resources through a Court-approved scheme, with Emmerson shares now transferred and shareholders issued Pan African CDIs. Emmerson will be delisted from the ASX on 2 July 2026.

Lode Resources has confirmed extensive near-surface gold mineralisation across multiple prospects at its Uralla Gold Project, NSW, reinforcing the potential for a large Intrusive Related Gold System.

Terra Metals has reported thick, continuous platinum group metal-copper-nickel sulfide mineralisation over a 950m strike at the Southwest zone of its Dante Project, with deeper assays pending and exploration advancing rapidly.

Forrestania Resources has secured A$310 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the A$300 million acquisition of the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources, advancing its dual processing hub strategy in Western Australia.

Akora Resources has placed the remaining $1.54 million shortfall from its entitlement offer and raised an additional $164,000 in a placement, bolstering funds to advance its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar.

Broken Hill Mines has restarted open pit mining at its Pinnacles Mine, delivering the first silver-lead-zinc ore to its Rasp Processing Plant and adding a third high-grade feed source to improve plant utilisation.

QEM Limited has pushed back the deadline to complete due diligence on its planned acquisition of two U.S. critical minerals projects, citing legal concerns mainly around chain of title.

Kapstream Investment Trust completed a 5% off-market buyback and projects FY 2027 distributions around RBA Cash + 3.50%, supported by a rising yield to maturity.

Aeris Resources has completed its acquisition of Peel Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to Peel shareholders and setting the stage for an expanded Tritton copper operation.

Aeris Resources has finalized its acquisition of Peel Mining via a scheme of arrangement, issuing 0.3363 Aeris shares for each Peel share and preparing Peel for delisting from the ASX.

Multistack International has finalised the sale of nearly all its assets and shares in its Australian subsidiary to Willing Y Limited, marking a pivotal step in its strategic overhaul.

Imugene reports a second complete response in its Phase 1b trial of azer-cel combined with BTK inhibitors, including the first patient with Mantle Cell Lymphoma who had failed prior BTKi therapy.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Mesoblast has received a Biologics License Application filing number from the FDA for rexlemestrocel-L, targeting life-threatening bleeding in end-stage heart failure patients with LVADs, advancing its regulatory journey with orphan drug and RMAT designations.

Abacus Storage King has finalised its internalisation process, appointing Nikki Lawson as CEO and rebranding to Storage King Group with a new ASX ticker SKG.

Brambles Limited has lodged an appeal against a Federal Court judgment in a class action involving shareholders from 2016-2017. The company maintains insurance coverage and promises ongoing market updates.