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BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

Rent.com.au has seen an 80% exercise rate of its listed options, raising nearly $8 million and securing a robust funding position ahead of expected cashflow break-even. This move underscores strong investor backing and sets the stage for accelerated growth.

Medallion Metals Limited has opened a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at a 20.8% discount, aiming to raise $5 million for advancing its Forrestania and Cosmic Boy projects.

Embark Early Education Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice between scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate operations and expand Embark’s footprint across Australia’s childcare sector.

Metallium’s US subsidiary has locked in a binding multi-year supply agreement with Glencore for electronic scrap, underpinning the commercial scale-up of its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology in Texas.

Asara Resources has released a second tranche of drilling results from its Massan deposit in Guinea, reinforcing the continuity of gold mineralisation and confirming promising depth extensions beyond the current resource model.

BlinkLab Limited has secured independent scientific validation for its smartphone-based autism diagnostic technology through publication in the prestigious journal Autism Research, marking a significant milestone ahead of its FDA regulatory trial.

Civmec Limited has landed a series of new contracts and extensions worth more than A$400 million, including a significant package with BHP for Port Hedland’s Port Debottlenecking Project 2 and key works supporting Fortescue’s decarbonisation efforts.

Fenix Resources has achieved a record quarterly iron ore shipment of 1.2 million tonnes, driving a strong cash increase to A$79 million and reaffirming its FY26 production guidance.

Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.