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Victory Metals has landed a US$10 million unsecured loan from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, marking a strategic boost for its North Stanmore rare earths project in Western Australia.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial footing with an additional $1.2 million in unsecured loans and extended existing $4 million facilities to mid-2026, underscoring lender confidence as it advances its NiWest project.

Charter Hall has announced a 6% increase in its half-year distribution to 24.38 cents per security for the period ending June 30, 2025, signaling steady growth in its property investment returns.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX, MA1) has launched a placement to raise nearly A$50 million, aiming to bolster its exposure to private credit through new unit issuance at a slight discount. The capital will fund investments across direct lending, asset-backed lending, and corporate lending segments.

Orion Minerals has obtained a $0.5 million unsecured loan facility from a company linked to its chairman, aimed at bolstering working capital ahead of potential funding events.

AIC Mines has locked in a US$40 million prepayment facility tied to a copper offtake agreement with Trafigura, aiming to boost processing capacity at its Eloise mine.

QMines is set to complete its acquisition of the high-grade Mount Mackenzie Gold and Silver Project, boosting its resource base and planning a maiden drilling program to unlock further value.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.1405 per security on its PERLS XIV capital note, payable mid-September 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.1405 per security on its PERLS XIII capital note, payable mid-September 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1846 per PERLS XII security, payable in September 2025, reflecting steady income for investors.

NEXION Group has issued 800,000 convertible notes to raise $80,000, aiming to fund costs related to a proposed acquisition. The notes carry a 10% interest rate and may be repaid in cash or converted into shares and options, pending shareholder approval.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2415 per Capital Note 3 security, reflecting a steady income stream tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.