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Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

High-Tech Metals Ltd is recommencing a 3,000-metre drilling program at its Wagtail gold deposit in January 2026, aiming to refine resource data and support development studies under a strategic funding agreement.

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.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a broad suite of Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates set for January 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

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.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.

Carbonxt Group Limited has raised $600,000 through a share placement to fund working capital and increase its ownership in New Carbon Processing, LLC to 46.7%. The move supports progress at New Carbon’s Kentucky facility as it nears commissioning.

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.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced final distribution amounts and key dates for 27 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-January 2026. Investors can also participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan across all funds.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for over 60 of its ETFs following the December 2025 distribution period, offering investors a clear path to reinvest dividends.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms coarse monazite crystals in residual soils at its Minta Est project, validating its exploration model and advancing its rare-earths ambitions. The milestone achievement also triggers the issuance of 500 million deferred shares to vendors.