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Pro Medicus Drops from Key Index

Pro Medicus Ltd has been removed from the S&P/ASX 50 Index following S&P Dow Jones Indices' quarterly rebalance, effective prior to market open on June 22, 2026. The S&P/ASX 20 Index remained unchanged, though other indices saw various additions and removals as part of the routine review.

Perpetual Makes Strategic Move with Interfi Acquisition

Perpetual Limited is pushing forward with growth plans, announcing the acquisition of a 70% stake in Interfi Systems, a technology provider serving the non-bank lending sector. The deal strengthens Perpetual's Digital and Markets division and is expected to drive growth in the Corporate Trust business through FY27 and beyond. On the financial front, the company has made solid progress on its balance sheet, with gross debt anticipated to fall by around 15% by the end of June 2026.

Aerometrex Lands Major Government Deal

Aerometrex Limited has secured a significant three-year contract worth A$1.5 million with the NSW Government to provide aerial imagery and spatial data services through its MetroMap platform. The agreement includes two optional one-year extensions and will support multiple NSW government agencies, validating MetroMap's standing as a critical spatial data provider for the public sector.

Arika Consolidates Gold Assets

Arika Resources Limited has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects from Nex Metals Exploration Limited, securing full control of its flagship assets in Western Australia's Leonora-Laverton region. The transaction involved $500,000 in cash and 70.8 million Arika shares, subject to escrow restrictions. With complete operational flexibility now in hand, Arika plans to kick off its next drilling phase in June, targeting aggressive exploration and resource growth. Both projects sit close to existing infrastructure and processing facilities, positioning the company well for rapid advancement.

Monadelphous Lands $380 Million Power Plant Contract

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group Limited has won a major $380 million contract with CS Energy to construct the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant near Chinchilla, Queensland. The project involves building a 400-megawatt gas peaking facility with 12 aeroderivative gas turbine generator units, capable of powering more than 150,000 homes during peak demand periods. Work kicks off in the second half of 2026, with completion targeted for early 2029. The construction phase is expected to create around 300 jobs at peak, delivering employment and supply opportunities to the local community while strengthening Australia's energy infrastructure.