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Marquee Resources pivots to existing portfolio after shareholders reject Tungsten Mountain deal Marquee Resources (ASX: MQR) will concentrate capital on its existing project portfolio after shareholders blocked the acquisition of Tungsten Mountain at a general meeting held on 14 August 2026. The vote delivered a split verdict: 97.28% support for the company's capital raising, but rejection of the share issues required to complete the tungsten acquisition. What the filing shows: · Shareholders rejected Tungsten Mountain acquisition while approving capital raising with 97.28% support · Marquee will focus capital on Yindi, West Spargoville and Mt Clement projects · First-phase RC drilling at Yindi planned for early September 2026 with 8 holes for approximately 1,125 metres Source: Marquee Resources, "Marquee to Advance and Monetise Existing Portfolio Following Strategic Review", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTEXTeCq Following Marquee Resources? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #MQR #BatteryMetals #ASX #SmallCaps

Zenith Minerals board reaffirms takeover backing as Forrestania secures Edna May processing hub Zenith Minerals (ASX: ZNC) directors have unanimously reaffirmed their recommendation that shareholders accept Forrestania Resources' off-market takeover offer, citing the bidder's separate acquisition of the Edna May Gold Hub as accelerating the strategic rationale for the combination. What the filing shows: · Forrestania holds 56.33% of Zenith shares with offer extended to 31 August 2026 · Zenith shareholders' prospective stake in the combined group falls to 5.9% from 8.4% due to Edna May capital raising · Ida Metal Investments' 11.56% blocking stake could prevent compulsory acquisition Source: Zenith, "Zenith Minerals Limited – Third Supplementary Target's Statement", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRexHESD Following Zenith Minerals? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #ZNC #Gold #PreciousMetals #ASX #SmallCaps

Astral Resources secures land use agreement for Mandilla feasibility study The agreement, signed through wholly-owned subsidiary Mandilla Gold Pty Ltd, establishes protocols for heritage surveys, site protection and clearance procedures to facilitate mining activities at the project located 70 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie. What the filing shows: · Land use agreement signed with Marlinyu Ghoorlie covering Mandilla and Spargoville tenements · All tenements in the definitive feasibility study now covered by heritage agreements · DFS scheduled for completion in March quarter 2027 Source: Astral Resources, "LAND USE AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH MARLINYU GHOORLIE CLAIM GROUP FOR MANDILLA GOLD PROJECT, WA", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ6yPrDn Following Astral Resources? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #AAR #Gold #PreciousMetals #ASX #SmallCaps

Indiana Resources CEO Matthew Bowles resigns, executive chair to lead arbitration Indiana Resources (ASX: IDA) has announced the resignation of managing director and CEO Matthew Bowles, who will depart the South Australian gold explorer on 17 November 2026 after serving his three-month notice period. The company said Bowles would continue to lead finance, exploration and operational activities until his departure, while the board commences a recruitment process to identify his replacement. What the filing shows: · Executive chair Bronwyn Barnes will continue leading arbitration activities with a final hearing in December 2026 · Exploration at the 5,000 square kilometre Gawler Craton Project continues under head of exploration Barbara Duggan · Board commencing recruitment process for a new CEO Source: Indiana, "Gawler Craton Project, South Australia Executive Leadership Update", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2vuatqU Following Indiana Resources? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #IDA #BaseMetals #ASX #SmallCaps

Xenitra adds $5 million medical nutrition deal as Fukang pipeline builds Xenitra Limited (ASX: XEN) has secured a second major procurement agreement through its Hong Kong healthcare subsidiary, signing a three-year framework deal worth up to A$5 million for specialised medical nutrition products. The agreement with Joy Charm Limited targets Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) products, expanding the company's healthcare platform beyond conventional over-the-counter medicines. What the filing shows: · Combined Fukang procurement pipeline now totals A$17 million following earlier A$12 million Kangsheng pharmaceutical deal · Fukang delivered over A$450,000 in sales during July, its first full month post-integration · Payment terms provide 20% upfront on purchase order execution with 80% on shipment documentation Source: Xenitra, "$5M THREE-YEAR SPECIALISED MEDICAL NUTRITION PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcTS39DT Following Xenitra? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #XEN #Biotech #Health #ASX #SmallCaps

Smart Parking launches $5 million on-market share buy-back Smart Parking Limited (ASX: SPZ) has announced a share buy-back program of up to $5 million, signalling the board's confidence in the company's valuation as it continues to expand globally. What the filing shows: · Buy-back operates within 10/12 limit, requiring no shareholder approval · Program commences 1 September 2026 for up to 12 months · Company cautions purchases depend on share price and market conditions Source: Smart Parking, "Smart Parking Limited (ASX:SPZ) Share buy-back", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grC8c-uu Following Smart Parking? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #SPZ #Technology #ASX #SmallCaps

Tusker Minerals signs binding deal to sell Malawi subsidiary to AuKing for $4.85M Tusker Minerals (ASX: TSK) has executed a binding share sale agreement with AuKing Mining (ASX: AKN) to divest its wholly owned Malawian subsidiary Green Exploration Limited for total consideration of up to $4.85 million, expanding a transaction first flagged in early August. The deal supersedes an earlier exclusivity arrangement that covered only the Machinga rare earth elements project. What the filing shows: · Deal includes $2.1 million in staged cash payments plus $2.75 million in AuKing shares tied to resource and drilling milestones · Tusker retains the Mzimba rutile project and exposure to Machinga and Ngala Hill upside through AuKing equity · Completion targeted by 30 September 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals Source: Tusker, "Binding Share Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Green Exploration Limited by AuKing Mining", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2FwHER4 Following Tusker Minerals? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #TSK #CriticalMinerals #ASX #SmallCaps

OceanaGold Corporation launches A$776 million scheme for Ausgold's Katanning project The all-scrip offer prices Ausgold at A$1.36 per share, a 28% premium to the last closing price and a 44% premium to the 20-day volume-weighted average price through August 14, 2026. Ausgold shareholders will receive 0.03365 OceanaGold common shares for each Ausgold share held. The transaction is structured as an Australian court-approved scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act. What the filing shows: · Transaction valued at A$776 million with optional cash alternative capped at A$194 million · Ausgold board unanimously recommends scheme; Dundee Corporation's 7.7% stake committed to vote in favour · Katanning Gold Project offers 100,000+ ounces annual production potential with first gold targeted for 2029 Source: OceanaGold, "OceanaGold Announces Acquisition of Ausgold", lodged with the TSX 17 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRPzw49J Following OceanaGold? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #OGC #Gold #PreciousMetals #TSX

RAM Essential Services clears conditions for five-asset retail sale The healthcare-focused REIT announced on Monday that the conditions precedent attached to contracts of sale first flagged in late July have been met, clearing the path for settlement. REP will retain a 10% interest in the purchasing fund, maintaining exposure to the divested properties while freeing capital from direct ownership. What the filing shows: · REP has satisfied all conditions for the sale of five retail assets to an institutional investor · Completion expected in Q2 FY27 with REP retaining 10% interest in the purchasing fund · Purchaser identity not disclosed but described as well-capitalised with Australian real estate experience Source: REP, "CONDITIONS SATISFIED FOR THE SALE OF 5 RETAIL ASSETS", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtj55Vkp Following Repsol? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #REP #Markets #Finance #ASX #SmallCaps

EQT Holdings Ltd receives $24.55 per share indicative takeover bid from TPG Global TPG Global has lodged an unsolicited indicative proposal to acquire EQT Holdings Ltd (ASX: EQT) at $24.55 per share in cash, valuing the specialist trustee company at approximately $1.6 billion on a fully diluted basis. The proposal, received on Monday 17 August 2026, contemplates a scheme of arrangement for 100% of EQT's outstanding shares. What the filing shows: · The offer is subject to due diligence, unanimous board recommendation, and regulatory approvals from FIRB, ACCC and APRA · EQT has appointed UBS as financial adviser and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as legal counsel · The company's FY26 results on 20 August will provide updated financials and determine any dividend that would reduce the offer price Source: EQT, "Takeover proposal from TPG Global", lodged with the ASX 18 August 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gS4WwWMv Following EQT Holdings Ltd? Follow The Market Floor for the next move. #EQT #Markets #Finance #ASX #SmallOrds