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Champion Iron Completes Acquisition of Norwegian Iron Ore Producer

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) completed its voluntary cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Norway-based iron ore producer, Rana Gruber, at 79 Norwegian kroner each in cash, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.Acceptances of the offer were received from a total of 34.3 million shares held by Rana Gruber's shareholders, representing 92.48% of issued and outstanding shares, the filing said.Champion plans to carry out a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares of Rana Gruber in accordance with applicable Norwegian securities laws after the completion, per the filing. It also plans to take steps to delist Rana Gruber's shares from the Euronext Oslo Bors.

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St Barbara Receives Approval to Industrial Permit Changes for Canada Mine Restart

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) received approval of amendments to the industrial approval permit conditions to resume operations at the Touquoy mine from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change in Canada, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.Operating cash flow from the restart is anticipated to be CA$118 million at $4,000 per ounce over 13 months with gold production of 38,000 ounces from 3 million tonnes of stockpiles grading 0.4 grams per tonne, the filing said.The company expects Touquoy to resume ore processing by the end of the year, the filing said.

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Synlait Milk Says Enhanced Formula Products Testing Caused Extended Release Times; Production Back to Target Levels

Synlait Milk (NZE:SML, ASX:SM1) said it implemented enhanced testing earlier this year for all infant formula products, which resulted in extended release times and also had an impact on working capital requirements, according to a Monday filing with the New Zealand bourse.The company issued the statement in response to a same-day disclosure from the a2 Milk Company (NZE:ATM, ASX:A2M), which said there is a backlog of unfilled purchase orders at the Synlait plants that produce infant milk formula.Synlait said it has worked through the associated supply chain impacts with the support of the a2 Milk Company, adding that "production has recently returned to targeted levels."Synlait said it has also been impacted by the supply chain issues noted in the a2 Milk Company's filing, including product release and clearance times, a shifting regulatory landscape, and a challenging geopolitical and trading environment.

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Atlas Arteria Says BlackRock Increases Stake

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) said BlackRock Group and its subsidiaries have increased their stake in the company on April 9 to 7.12% or 103.5 million shares from 6.07% or 88.1 million shares, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.

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Tivan Appoints COO

Tivan (ASX:TVN) said Robert Gerrard was appointed as its Chief Operating Officer, effective April 20, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.He was recently the senior director of energy and resources at Kellogg Brown & Root.

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a2 Milk Co. Cuts Guidance on China Supply Issues; Shares Fall 13%

a2 Milk Co. (NZE:ATM, ASX:A2M) said its infant milk formula business in China is experiencing "temporary in-market product availability issues" that will likely impact the company's performance in fiscal 2026, resulting in a cut to guidance, according to a Monday filing with the New Zealand and Australian bourses.The issues primarily relate to shortfalls of China-label infant milk formula product at distributors and retailers for several reasons, including high demand for the company's imported products amid product recalls by international competitors, per the filing.At the same time, the Middle East conflict has had a direct impact on the availability and cost of air freight for product shipments to China, and inventory levels have been low through the fiscal year to date as a result of previous manufacturing challenges at Synlait's (NZE:SML, ASX:SM1) plant, where there remains "a significant backlog" of unfilled purchase orders, the company said.Additionally, new standards for related to enhanced cereulide testing are extending quality assurance release times, while higher inspection and sampling rates for the industry are extending clearance release times, per the filing.a2 Milk said these factors will have a material impact on China-label infant milk formula availability in the fiscal fourth quarter, mainly in April and May. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth in the low to mid double-digit range, compared with mid double-digits previously. Its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization percent margin is expected to be about 14% to roughly 15%, compared with 16% previously.The company also expects lower interest income for fiscal 2026 due to lower market rates and net transaction cash outflows.Its Kiwi shares were down 13% in recent Monday trading.

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Fonterra Co-operative Group Names Richard Allen as Next CEO; Shares Tumble 30%

Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZE:FCG) named Richard Allen as its next chief executive, effective May 1, succeeding Miles Hurrell, according to a Monday filing with the New Zealand bourse.Allen most recently served as president of global ingredients at Fonterra, per the filing.Hurrell will stay with the company in an advisory role until September to facilitate the transition.Fonterra's shares were down 30% in recent Monday trading.

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Fonterra Co-operative Group Implements Over NZ$3 Billion Capital Return; Shares Dive 30%

Fonterra Co-operative Group's (NZE:FCG) roughly NZ$3.2 billion capital return to shareholders was implemented on April 10, according to a Monday filing with the New Zealand bourse.Payments to shareholders and unit holders will be processed on Tuesday, the company said.Fonterra's shares plummeted 30% in recent Monday trade.

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Yuzhou Group Logs 482 Million Yuan in March Contracted Sales

Yuzhou Group (HKG:1628) recorded contracted sales of 482 million yuan in March, with a sales area of 37,351 square meters, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.The property company's average selling price stood at approximately 12,907 yuan per square meter for the month.In the first quarter of 2026, the accumulated sales amount was 1.37 billion yuan, with a sales area of 108,232 square meters and an average selling price of 12,700 yuan per square meter.

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Alco's Co-Chairs Steps Down; Successors Named

Alco (HKG:0328) said co-chairpersons Liao Liping and Tian Yi have resigned effective Friday to devote more time to their personal endeavors, according to a same-day Hong Kong bourse filing.The consumer electronics company, on the same day, named Pan Ying as its new chair.Pan has served as the CEO of Shengjun Capital since March 2021.

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Kong Sun's Electricity Output Declines in Q1

Kong Sun's (HKG:0295) solar power plants generated around 58,204 megawatt-hours of electricity in the first quarter of 2026, down from 73,664 megawatt-hours a year prior, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.As of March 31, the electricity services provider's total installed capacity stood at 300 megawatts.

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Taiwan Kong King's Sales Revenue Slides 86% in March

Taiwan Kong King (TPE:3093) reported March net sales revenue of NT$49.7 million, down 86% from NT$343.9 million a year earlier, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing by parent Wong's Kong King International (HKG:0532).In the first quarter of 2026, semiconductor maker Taiwan Kong King's sales revenue slipped 53% to NT$267.6 million from NT$572.5 million in the year-ago period.

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JD.com Sells 10 Billion Yuan Bonds

JD.com (HKG:9618) completed the offering of 10 billion yuan of bonds divided into two types, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.Of the total, 7.5 billion yuan of bonds carry a 2.05% interest rate and will fall due 2031, while the remaining 2.5 billion yuan 2.75% bonds will mature in 2036.The e-commerce giant will use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt and interest.The listing of and permission to deal in the bonds on the Hong Kong bourse will become effective April 13.

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China CITIC Bank Sells 40 Billion Yuan Bonds

China CITIC Bank (HKG:0998, SHA:601998) completed the issue of 40 billion yuan of undated capital bonds in the interbank bond market on Friday, according to a same-day Hong Kong bourse filing.The bonds carry a coupon rate of 2.06% for the first five years, following which it will be adjusted every five years.The lender has a conditional redemption right on each interest payment date in the fifth year and the years to follow.The bank will use proceeds to replenish its other tier-one capital.

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China Longyuan Power's Output Slides 17% in March

China Longyuan Power (HKG:0916, SHE:001289) recorded power generation of nearly 6.3 million megawatt-hours in March, down 17% from a year prior, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.Of the total, wind power generation fell 25% year over year while solar power output jumped 37%.For the first quarter of 2026, power output fell 2.3% to a little over 19.8 million megawatt-hours. Of this, wind power output slipped 7.3% and solar power generation increased 33%.

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Be Friends Logs 1% Boost in Q1 Gross Merchandise Volume

New media company Be Friends (HKG:1450) recorded a gross merchandise volume of over 3.17 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2026, down 1% from a year prior, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.

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Shandong Hi-Speed's Output Climbs 14% in December

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group (HKG:1250) recorded operating power generation of around 527,933 megawatt-hours in December 2025, up 14% from a year prior, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.For the year 2025, operating power output jumped 4.6% year over year to roughly 6.8 million megawatt-hours.

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China Zheshang Bank Names President, Chief Compliance Officer

China Zheshang Bank (HKG:2016, SHA:601916) said the appointment of Lyu Linhua as its president and chief compliance officer became effective Friday, according to a same-day Hong Kong bourse filing.The move came following the approval of the qualification of Lyu as president from the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

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ICRA Affirms AA- Rating on Kalyan Jewellers' Bank Financing; Outlook Stable

ICRA affirmed its AA- long-term and A1+ short-term rating on Kalyan Jewellers' (NSE:KALYANKJIL, BOM:543278) bank financing, according to an Indian bourse filing on Friday.The rating outlook is stable, the filing said.

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Sino Harbour's Chair Boost Shareholding

Sino Harbour's (HKG:1663) chairman and substantial shareholder, Wong Lam Ping, acquired nearly 3.5 million ordinary shares in the company on Friday, according to a same-day Hong Kong bourse filing.The shares were purchased from the open market for an average price of around HK$0.086 apiece.

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