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Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has issued a prospectus for five classes of securities tracking gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and a precious metals basket. The securities are physically backed, traded on ASX under AQUA Rules, and managed by JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has refreshed its prospectus for five classes of precious metals securities, maintaining physical bullion backing and ASX AQUA listing, with detailed disclosures on structure, fees, risks, and tax implications.

Austco Healthcare has completed the $2.24 million acquisition of Medical Communications Systems, transitioning its long-term South Australian reseller into a direct sales operation to deepen market engagement.

Mayfield Childcare's Mayfield 360 division has achieved registration as an NDIS provider, enabling it to expand early intervention support services and transition from pilot to billable operations.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a sharp 20.4% portfolio decline in FY2026 amid sector-wide challenges, yet declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.15 cents per share, supported by realised gains and reserves.

MC Mining has locked in up to US$16 million in new funding from its controlling shareholder, Kinetic Development Group, through an $8 million unsecured bridge loan and a $16 million share subscription split into two tranches. The capital injection aims to back working capital needs and advance the Makhado Project, though shareholder approval remains a key hurdle.

Finbar Group has secured development approval for its Leeder Residences in West Leederville, boosting the project's estimated end value to $265 million. The two-tower development will deliver 244 apartments and is set to start pre-sales in late 2026.

Accent Resources NL confirms no undisclosed information behind recent share price spike, attributing trading activity to positive metallurgical results from its Magnetite Range Project.

Cygnus Metals has cleared a key legal hurdle with the WA Supreme Court approving a shareholder meeting to vote on Central Asia Metals' acquisition proposal. The Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert’s Report, will be dispatched next week ahead of the September meeting.

The WCM Quality Global Growth Fund posted a -5.20% return in July 2026, underperforming its MSCI benchmark as semiconductor stocks faltered. Despite short-term setbacks, the fund maintains strong long-term outperformance and is increasing exposure to AI-related companies.

Bell Financial Group surged to a $21.7 million half-year profit, more than doubling its net profit on stronger markets and the launch of its Bell Potter Private Wealth platform. The company also lifted its interim dividend by 67%, reflecting confidence in its diversified financial services model.

ADX Energy’s HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria shows promising gas flow and reservoir extent, with further multi-zone testing set to resume after delays.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Mandurah Coastal Holiday Park for $18.4 million, adding 168 mixed-use sites and securing approvals for significant expansion in a fast-growing WA regional market.

Straker Limited’s forensic probe into its US subsidiary uncovers an increased fraud tally of US$5.2 million, prolonging delays to its FY26 audited results and ASX trading suspension.

Eminence Minerals is ramping up its Campo Grande drilling campaign in Brazil, adding two fresh high-priority targets to test rare earth and bauxite-gallium mineralisation models, while awaiting assay results from earlier drilling phases.

Coast Entertainment updates valuations for its Dreamworld and SkyPoint assets, revealing a $52 million immediate uplift for Dreamworld following expanded land use approvals and a $14.7 million increase for SkyPoint.

Challenger Gold has raised A$85 million and revamped its leadership to accelerate development of the Hualilán Gold Project, shifting from toll treatment to an integrated mining and processing operation backed by a new 35,000-metre drilling campaign.

Argo Investments is inviting shareholders and the public to a webinar detailing its move to quarterly dividends and reviewing its record fully franked FY26 dividend and portfolio performance.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) has successfully completed a $221 million placement, issuing 15% new shares at the estimated net tangible asset value to expand its scale and shareholder base.

Caravel Minerals has significantly advanced its Caravel Copper Project with a near-complete Definitive Feasibility Study, marked by a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and strengthened funding arrangements.

The Acting President of the Takeovers Panel has refused to impose interim restrictions on certain GWR shareholders' voting and share transfer rights, leaving the door open for a full Panel review.

SportsHero Limited has inked a deal with Razer to offer over 1,000 gaming-related digital products via its HeroPlay platform, broadening its reach beyond mobile subscriptions into consoles and PCs across Southeast Asia.

Archer Materials has pinpointed a capillary blood collection method that matches venous samples in haemolysis levels, advancing its potassium Biosensor development towards integrated clinical testing.