Genesis Minerals has launched a takeover offer valuing Australian gold producer Vault Minerals at A$5.6 bln (US$3.9 bln), offering A$5.274 per share — a 15.7% premium to Vault’s prior close and roughly 6% above Regis Resources’ all‑share bid from May.

白宮：特朗普將在北約峯會期間會見澤連斯基。

Weakening commodity prices and a surge in imports tied to data-centre construction have narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus and could produce the first annual trade deficit since 2016. Fuel and equipment imports have jumped while exports have stalled; the government forecasts major commodity export receipts will rise only 3% in the current fiscal year. After years of mining-driven export gains, softer commodity prices are expected to weigh on export income. A return to deficit would likely pressure the AUD and tighten fiscal space.