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Alara Resources (ASX: AUQ) is set to close its pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer on 13 August, aiming to raise approximately $3.84 million at $0.032 per share to support its copper projects in Oman.

Forrestania Resources has extended its off-market takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 August 2026, while ASIC has approved a faster payment window that removes withdrawal rights for shareholders.

RPM Automotive's CEO Roy Norris resigned following mutual agreement with the board amid strategic leadership discussions. The company is launching a search for a new CEO and aims to bolster its governance with new independent directors.

Neometals has invoked a $2.5 million personal guarantee following Omaha Value Holdings' failure to pay $5 million for its Tranche 2 placement, while securing a potential standby debt facility as a financial backstop.

BNK Banking Corporation is set to book a $3.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment in its FY2026 results, fully writing off its remaining goodwill but leaving capital ratios and cash flow untouched.

Bio-Gene Technology has raised approximately A$3.275 million through its second tranche placement and share purchase plan underwriting, issuing over 51 million new shares and 69 million options to investors.

Hammer Metals is set to terminate its agreement with Larvotto Resources after Larvotto declined to match a superior acquisition offer from Austral Resources. The company plans to finalise a deal with Austral, triggering contractual payments to Larvotto.

MRG Metals has secured $800,000 through a placement and board commitment to accelerate development at its ultra high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa and advance exploration in Mozambique.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX: WLE) has successfully completed a $225 million placement amid strong demand and launched a $150 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at a 5% discount, offering shareholders a chance to increase exposure to a portfolio that has consistently outperformed the ASX 200.

Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

ReNerve Limited has gained marketing approval for its flagship NervAlign Nerve Cuff in India, marking a critical milestone in its global expansion and enabling commercial rollout in one of the world's largest nerve repair markets.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has extended its exclusive contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to provide accommodation services for the Afghan Resettlement Programme, with expected transaction values reaching £28 million in the first six months.

Metallium Limited has appointed key board members and executives to strengthen governance and operational capacity as it advances its Flash Joule Heating technology towards commercialisation in the US.

Wia Gold’s Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia jumps to 3.78 million ounces in updated resource estimate, unveiling a maiden underground inferred resource and reinforcing its development potential.

The Federal Treasurer has tightened restrictions on foreign shareholders Real International Resources and Qogir Trading, blocking share disposals without prior approval and reinforcing voting bans amid ongoing compliance concerns.

Sky Metals releases a Pre-Feasibility Study confirming Tallebung's robust economics with a 7.3-year mine life, strong cashflows, and rapid capital payback, targeting mid-2028 production.

Altair Minerals has kicked off Phase I diamond drilling at North Peters, part of a fully funded 75,000m exploration program across its Greater Oko gold project in Guyana. The initial 22,600m drilling phase targets high-grade gold mineralisation with plans to expand following assay results.

Dalaroo Metals has completed drill pad preparations at its Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project, setting the stage for a fully funded 12,000-metre maiden RC drilling campaign targeting three priority gold zones.

Kaiser Reef has initiated underground development at the Union Hill Gold Mine, marking a significant step in unlocking the Maldon Gold Project's exploration and production potential.

Lindian Resources has acquired 100% ownership of the SARECO rare earths processing plant in Kazakhstan, accelerating its downstream ambitions, while also clarifying regulatory compliance and licence validity at its Kangankunde project in Malawi.

Bank of Queensland announces a $295 million capital return combining a fully franked 15-cent special dividend and a $196 million on-market buy-back following the sale of its equipment finance portfolio and completion of ME digital migration.

Hillgrove Resources has secured a new 12-month copper hedge covering 3,600 tonnes at a fixed price of A$20,046 per tonne, balancing fixed-cost protection with upside exposure.

Sentinel Metals’ first diamond drill hole at Montana’s Columbia Project reveals a robust 46.8m intercept averaging 5.5 g/t gold, including a standout 13.5m at 16.6 g/t, confirming mineralisation extends into fresh rock below historical drilling depths.

Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.