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      "source_id": "aar-ar-2026",
      "title": "Astral Resources NL Annual Report 30 June 2026",
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      "url": "https://asx.api.markitdigital.com/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03139746-6A1345633",
      "publication_date": "2026-09-25",
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      "title": "Change in substantial holding",
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      "publication_date": "2026-09-14",
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    "The company’s top-20 table is a register of named accounts and does not identify beneficial owners behind nominee/custodian accounts.",
    "Timothy Patrick Burke’s 5.90% is based on the last notice dated 27 November 2024 and may not reflect current ownership after later share issues."
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