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Battery Age Minerals Limited has launched an offer of up to 29 million quoted options following a $3 million placement, aiming to support exploration projects in Austria and Argentina while managing shareholder dilution.

Qantas Airways has updated its dividend announcement for the six months ending June 2025, confirming a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.264 per share with clarified currency payment arrangements for New Zealand shareholders.

Peak Rare Earths Limited held a pivotal scheme meeting on 16 September 2025 to approve Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 23% premium on the original proposal. Despite a higher unsolicited bid, the board recommends shareholders back Shenghe’s cash deal.

Clara Resources has upgraded the Ashford coking coal project’s resource classification to Measured status, reinforcing confidence in the deposit and setting the stage for a Pre-Feasibility Study to validate mining and financial assumptions.

Perenti Limited has announced an on-market buy-back program targeting up to 85.4 million ordinary shares, aiming to optimize its capital structure over the next year.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX – TCF) has announced a non-renounceable 1-for-1 entitlement offer to raise approximately $45.2 million, aiming to expand its senior loan investments secured by Australian real estate. The offer includes an oversubscription facility and a shortfall offer targeting wholesale and institutional investors.

DigitalX Limited reports a robust treasury valued at nearly A$98.5 million, with Bitcoin exposure rising to 502.3 BTC despite recent price swings. The company continues to leverage staking yields from Solana assets as part of its diversified digital asset strategy.

Worley Limited has affirmed its FY25 earnings were consistent with prior guidance and analyst expectations, with only a minor margin outperformance deemed immaterial. The company confirms compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules following an ASX inquiry.

Ausbil Investment Management has launched the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund – Active ETF, targeting tax effective income and potential capital growth through an actively managed Australian equities portfolio. The Fund will trade on the ASX AQUA market under ticker DIVI, featuring a 0.85% management fee and monthly distributions.

Lake Resources N.L. has launched a prospectus offering up to 271.7 million new options linked to a recent A$12 million placement, aiming to advance its flagship Kachi lithium project. The options, exercisable at A$0.05 and expiring in three years, await shareholder approval and align management with investors.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.