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Facts On 18 September 2026, hosts Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo addressed proposals and concepts that emerged from a recent local government convention during an episode of the At Close of Business podcast. The discussion focused on ideas presented at that convention; no further details of those ideas are recorded in the available notes. Analysis

Key facts Who: Andrew Forrest, the iron ore magnate, has made a personal investment. What: A $190 million stake in EQ Resources, a Queensland-based tungsten producer. Why it matters: EQ Resources is reported to be among the largest tungsten producers outside of China. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral. Market context: Tungsten prices have

Livewire Markets’ July 13 feed highlighted a series of market-focused stories that will interest boardrooms and funds managers, from an extraordinary fund performance to thematic research on models, macro drivers and sector views. Facts WAM Active’s FY26 return: Livewire published a feature at 10:00 on July 13 reporting that WAM Active delivered a 75% return

Facts Federal Court proceedings have produced an injunction concerning insolvency practitioner Richard Albarran. A judge indicated there are substantial issues to be resolved about allegations he held an undisclosed interest in a predatory lender. Perth miner Regis has withdrawn from the contest to acquire Vault Minerals, which has been valued at A$5.6 billion. Regis’s exit