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EQT’s controlled entity has upped its non-binding offer for Perpetual to A$22.07 per share, a 2% premium on its initial bid. The proposal hinges on Perpetual’s Wealth Management sale and other conditions, with no certainty of a deal.

Loyal Metals has sent its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed A$0.45 per share acquisition by PT Bumi Resources, setting the stage for a shareholder vote on 20 August 2026.

New Murchison Gold Limited (ASX:NMG) has amended its JORC reporting for the Cloudkicker deposit while confirming strong, shallow high-grade gold intercepts. Mining at Cloudkicker has begun, expected to add about 20,000 ounces to production over the next 12-18 months.

Cadence Opportunities Fund (ASX:CDO) has announced a fully franked final dividend of 7.5 cents per share and a special dividend of 2 cents following a 30.3% return for FY26, boosting its yield to 6.5%.

Cadence Capital Limited has declared a fully franked 3.0 cents per share final dividend and a 1.0 cent special dividend following a robust 2026 financial year, delivering a combined 7.9% yield based on current share prices.

GenusPlus has landed a $55 million contract to build the 220kV Millstream Substation for Rio Tinto in WA's Pilbara, extending a key infrastructure partnership and boosting its FY2027 order book.

Dexus has secured a court date in October for the pivotal appeals in its ongoing APAC legal dispute, with multiple parties lodging cross-appeals and contentions following the May Supreme Court judgment.

Lux Copper Corp. Ltd reported a modest loss in its inaugural financial period while acquiring two Alaskan copper projects and preparing for a public listing with fresh leadership appointments.

Neurotech International has locked in a $3.15 million secured loan against its anticipated R&D tax incentives to fund pivotal Phase III autism trials and ongoing operations.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings (ASX: LPE) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares to finalise details of a material contract announcement, with trading expected to resume by 16 July 2026.

Tāiko Critical Minerals has raised $7 million through an oversubscribed placement, exceeding its $5 million target, to fund development of its Barrytown Critical Minerals Project. A share purchase plan will soon offer existing shareholders the chance to buy shares at the same price.

Alfabs Australia has strengthened its financial footing in Q4 FY26, commissioning new mining equipment and cutting costs to reduce net debt and progress towards dividend reinstatement.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies increased production significantly in the June quarter but faced a higher operating cash flow deficit and ongoing legal disputes.

Centaurus Metals has gained regulatory approval to connect its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil to the national 230kV power grid, securing 20MW of low-cost, reliable electricity that will reduce operating costs and de-risk the project ahead of a Final Investment Decision.

Belararox, soon to be Vantage Metals, has sharpened its exploration focus at Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Project with new airborne electromagnetic data revealing additional copper targets. The company has locked in a drilling contractor and plans to start drilling imminently.

Advanced Engineered Materials has locked in an exclusive supply agreement with Swiss manufacturer Zürcher Frères, leveraging its nano particle high purity alumina to significantly enhance zirconia-alumina ceramics used in medical and industrial applications.

Kingsgate Consolidated has successfully restarted Plant 1 at its Chatree Gold Mine at around 50% capacity using a modified circuit while fast-tracking repairs to the Ball Mill. Mining operations continue uninterrupted, supporting ongoing production at Plant 2.

NewPeak Metals has raised A$3.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate exploration at its Las Opeñas Gold Project, following promising drill results indicating a large-scale gold, zinc, and silver system.

Perpetual Resources has completed its first on-site technical assessment of the Nevada Scheelite Tungsten Project, validating key geological features and historical infrastructure. Six rock chip samples have been collected for assay, with results awaited as the company advances its technical work program.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) reports strong construction progress at Norah Mining's Nigerian spodumene concentrator, securing long-term feedstock and opening interim trading opportunities ahead of its North American refinery launches.

Lincoln Minerals has kicked off air core drilling at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia and secured a $3.1 million placement from a strategic investor to fund exploration and follow-up drilling.

Almonty Industries has extended and expanded its tungsten offtake agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders, raising contracted volumes by 40% and expected annual revenue by US$30 million at current prices.

EMVision Medical Devices has hit key enrolment milestones in its pivotal brain scanner trial, expanded clinical endpoints, and maintained a strong cash position with $17.1 million on hand.

VRX Silica has raised $4.5 million through strategic equity placements with US-based Nebari Partners and existing shareholder Delphi group, bolstering institutional backing ahead of key project financing milestones for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.