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DMC Mining's progress in Guinea is stalled as the government halts new exploration licences until after the December presidential election, prompting a 12-month extension on acquisition terms.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved BHP’s AU$110 million settlement of the Samarco shareholder class action, marking a significant legal milestone for the mining giant.

Identitii Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $2.88 million, partially underwritten by Beauvais Capital Pty Ltd. The funds will support the development and commercialisation of its BNDRY platform amid ongoing patent litigation risks.

MEC Resources Ltd has announced a placement of over 359 million new options to raise approximately $359,000, with directors participating to offset fees. The offer comes as the company navigates ongoing legal challenges related to its key PEP-11 permit.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Ryzon Materials Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $10 million through a share placement with free-attaching options, aiming to meet ASX conditions for lifting its securities suspension and advancing its Nachu graphite project.

Keybridge Capital Limited is navigating a complex recovery with new board leadership, partial loan repayments, and favorable court rulings against former executives. The company is steadily addressing legacy financial and legal challenges.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has been served with a writ alleging breach of a convertible loan agreement tied to share issuance and pricing, sparking a legal dispute with a US investment firm.

ALS Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying revenue up 13.3% and net profit after tax rising 17.2%, driven by strong growth in both Commodities and Life Sciences divisions. The company also declared a higher interim dividend and advanced its global expansion strategy.

Catalyst Metals has resolved a key legal dispute to gain 100% ownership of the Plutonic Gold Belt, clearing the way to boost gold production and extend mine life in Western Australia.

Veganic SKN Ltd has launched legal action against Cancer Council Australia over alleged misleading claims about chemical UV filters in sunscreens, coinciding with recent product recalls and the company’s ambitious growth plans for 2026.

Paladin Energy reported a reduced net loss of US$9.9 million for Q1 FY2026 and completed a significant A$300 million equity raise to fund key uranium projects. The company also faces shareholder class actions alleging misleading production guidance.