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Forrestania Resources has extended its takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 July 2026 following a binding agreement to acquire the Edna May Gold Project for A$300 million, backed by a $310 million capital raising.

Frasers Group has escalated its takeover tussle for Accent Group by applying to the Takeovers Panel, disputing Accent’s claims that the offer undervalues the company and seeking orders for additional disclosure or an independent expert review.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX: CD3) has secured an early liquidity event by selling an underlying investment at a 1.7x multiple of invested capital, positioning itself to distribute proceeds to unitholders in Q3 2026.

Antipa Minerals’ updated Pre-Feasibility Study test-work validates a conventional gold-copper processing route with strong recoveries and reveals geotechnical improvements that could reduce underground mining at Minyari Dome.

QPM Energy Limited and its subsidiaries have entered voluntary administration with McGrathNicol appointed as administrators and FTI Consulting as receivers over key gas-producing entities. The move aims to stabilise operations and explore restructuring options amid ongoing financial distress.

Marquee Resources (ASX:MQR) is raising just over $1 million through a non-renounceable rights issue priced at half a cent per share, accompanied by free attaching options. The capital raise aims to support ongoing exploration and the recent acquisition of the Tungsten Mountain Project in Nevada.

The Federal Court has given the green light to Aura Consolidated Group’s takeover of Qoria Limited, setting the stage for a share suspension on ASX and the start of Aura CDIs trading next week.

8common's subsidiary Expense8 has landed a significant three-year contract with the Australian Taxation Office worth $1.95 million, expanding its reach within the Commonwealth Government and enhancing recurring revenue visibility.

Sky New Zealand has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the NRL in New Zealand through to 2034, extending its long-running partnership with the Australian Rugby League Commission and promising comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms.

Nine Entertainment has locked in exclusive free-to-air and streaming rights for NRL and NRLW matches from 2028 to 2034, reinforcing its dominance in Australian sports broadcasting and promising continued audience growth.

Tāiko Critical Minerals is raising up to NZD 3 million through a Share Purchase Plan issuing 12 million shares at NZD 0.25 each, with no underwriter appointed.

Identitii has secured a $20 million convertible note facility with The Blackstone Mercantile Group, including a $5 million binding commitment subject to shareholder approval. The funding aims to support growth of the BNDRY platform and strengthen the company’s balance sheet ahead of a planned cashflow breakeven.

Legend Mining advances gold exploration at its Pinnacle Well Project, confirming extensive hydrothermal alteration and coincident IP anomalies at Pyrophyllite Hill and Alpha North, with drilling set to follow heritage surveys.

Cobre Limited’s Chilean subsidiary has increased its stake in the Sierra Atacama Copper Project from 45% to over 54% through a $12 million capital raise, with a clear path to majority control by year-end.

Santana Minerals has reported strong high-grade gold intercepts from initial infill drilling at its Rise and Shine deposit, bolstering confidence in the early-stage open pit mine plan and supporting upcoming financing efforts.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has raised around A$10 million through a two-tranche institutional placement to fast-track its Ema Rare Earths Project towards a Final Investment Decision. The capital injection follows a robust Bankable Feasibility Study highlighting Ema's low capital intensity and strategic significance.

Ballymore Resources has kicked off a deep Magnetotelluric survey at its Dittmer Project, aiming to pinpoint a concealed porphyry copper-gold system beneath a historic high-grade gold mine while advancing underground development and resource drilling.

Imugene has secured $11.12 million through a placement to advance its allogeneic CAR-T therapy azer-cel after early clinical data showed complete responses in BTKi-resistant lymphoma patients.

Excite Technology Services has increased its capital raising target to $3.5 million by issuing an additional 40 million shares at 0.6 cents each, accompanied by free-attaching options exercisable at 1 cent. Part of the new shares will require shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured official FDA confirmation that a single pivotal Phase 3 trial, backed by prior Phase 2 data, can support approval of ATH434 for Multiple System Atrophy. Trial initiation remains on track for late 2026.

FOS Capital's subsidiary has landed a $1 million contract for lighting at Monash Medical Clinic, boosting its order book to $10 million and reinforcing its healthcare sector presence.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme of arrangement for Rubik Australia to acquire Qube Holdings, setting the stage for trading suspension and ownership transfer.

Anson Resources has secured backing from three Utah congressional representatives for its $85 million Department of Energy grant bids, targeting development of its Green River Lithium Project in Utah.

Verity Resources has identified a significant new gold-in-soil anomaly at its recently granted Gum Well tenement, opening a fresh exploration front at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia.