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Babylon Pump & Power Limited (ASX – BPP) announces transformational acquisitions of Blue Hire and Matrix Hydro Services, significantly expanding its equipment rental and water management capabilities. The company is funding this growth through a $3.5 million entitlement offer and a $21.2 million debt facility, targeting a doubling of EBITDA by FY26.

EV Resources Limited has agreed to sell its Yanamina Gold and Silver Project in Peru to Daura Gold Corp for US$6 million, a move that will bolster EVR’s cash reserves and sharpen its strategic focus.

Askari Metals has reported partial uptake in its recent entitlement offer for new options, raising about half of the targeted funds, with plans underway to complete the shortfall. The move supports ongoing exploration projects in lithium and uranium.

Lunnon Metals has revealed promising results from sterilisation drilling near its Lady Herial gold deposit, uncovering a new stacked gold structure that could expand resource potential.

MAC Copper Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Harmony Gold, offering shareholders a compelling 32% premium and signalling a major consolidation in the copper mining sector.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed historical high-grade copper, lead, zinc, and silver assays at its Minbrie project through re-assaying legacy drill core, reinforcing the prospect's district-scale potential in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Elders Limited has reported a robust 67% increase in underlying EBIT for the half-year ending March 2025, driven by livestock market recovery and real estate growth, alongside five new acquisitions and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Elders Limited has reported a robust 67% increase in underlying EBIT for the first half of FY25, driven by higher livestock prices and strategic acquisitions, while navigating challenges from dry weather impacting crop inputs.

Far Northern Resources has reported promising Phase 1 drilling results at its Bridge Creek gold project, revealing significant gold grades and extending mineralisation footprints both north and south of the current resource. The company awaits further assay results to refine future drilling plans.

Aurora Energy Metals has received a further US$550,000 from Eagle Energy Metals, extending the option to acquire the Aurora Uranium Project and underpinning key development milestones.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase and a 17% rise in underlying EBIT for HY25, driven by strong crop protection volumes and improved cost management. However, net debt climbed 12%, pushing leverage to 4.5 times, highlighting ongoing financial balancing acts.

SGH Ltd has reaffirmed its FY25 guidance for high single-digit EBIT growth while targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.0x by year-end, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and operational improvements across its diversified industrial, energy, and media businesses.