August 2026

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has swung from a $24.2 million loss to a $25.3 million profit in the first half of 2026, boosted by strategic acquisitions, capital raises, and operational shifts. The company is advancing its Rocklands restart and has proposed acquiring Hammer Metals to expand its copper footprint.

PhosCo Ltd has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Gasaat Phosphate Project, producing premium-grade phosphate concentrate with a simplified flotation process, potentially unlocking significant price premiums.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has surpassed its Phase 3 enrolment target for Zilosul®, secured over A$21 million in capital, and pivots towards clinical evidence generation with major data readouts expected.

Pengana Capital Group (ASX:PCG) has initiated an on-market buy-back program targeting nearly 10% of its issued ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move in capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

Magontec Limited has reversed its recent losses with a 63% jump in half-year gross profit to $8.5 million and a net profit after tax of $1.1 million, driven by strong demand in electronic anodes and magnesium alloys.

Teaminvest Private Group (ASX: TIP) posted a 19% increase in statutory profit for FY26, driven by strong active portfolio growth and disciplined capital allocation, while preparing to acquire Intelligent Investor in an earnings accretive deal.

Minerals 260 has secured an expanded mining lease and acquired additional tenements, significantly enlarging its Bullabulling Gold Project footprint and advancing towards a final investment decision in early 2027.

Senetas Corporation reported a 4.7% rise in revenue to $20.2 million for FY2026, achieving a strong $4.4 million operating cash flow turnaround. The company advanced its AI governance platform while maintaining a robust sales pipeline and capital management strategy.

Bio-Gene Technology narrowed its loss to $2.33 million in FY26 while progressing key toxicity studies for Flavocide and securing a commercial foothold for Qcide in Japan. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $3.275 million capital raise to fund ongoing development and production scale-up.

Foresta Group Holdings reports a doubling of its net loss to $6.8 million for FY2026 amid steady progress on its Kawerau biomass facility, highlighted by a long-term lease and key technical studies.

Babylon Pump & Power has successfully raised $7.27 million through an entitlement offer combining cash and debt conversion, strengthening its focus on water management rentals. Blue Hire founder Byron Ynema joins the board as the largest shareholder.

Foley Wines reported a 258% surge in net profit for FY2026 despite a 5.4% decline in bottled sales revenue, driven by a premiumisation strategy and cost controls.

Berkeley Energia reported a $8.7 million net loss for FY2026 while pushing forward with its Salamanca uranium project and maiden critical minerals resource at Conchas. The company continues a $1.25 billion ICSID arbitration claim against Spain over permitting delays.

HITIQ Limited posted a 21% drop in revenue to $1.59 million and reduced its net loss by 15% to $6.1 million for FY26, advancing commercialisation of its concussion management platform PROTEQT™ despite ongoing funding pressures and regulatory hurdles.

CurveBeam AI has secured nearly half of its A$5 million placement at $0.02 per share, issuing 120 million shares to key investors while awaiting the remainder of funds from Intellivision Holdings.

4DMedical’s CT:VQ™ lung imaging technology secured FDA clearance and CMS reimbursement, driving rapid adoption in top US medical centres and expanding its addressable market to $3 billion with new clinical programs and European contracts.

Beonic Limited has completed a three-year turnaround, reporting a profitable FY26 with EBITDA of A$4.0m and a 17.2% margin. The company’s unified spatial analytics platform and new AI product underpin FY27 growth guidance targeting ~A$20m ARR and a 19% EBITDA margin.

Havilah Resources sees key milestones at Kalkaroo and Mutooroo projects, with Sandfire's $70 million prefeasibility study underway and Kantra Copper commencing Mutooroo evaluation. A shareholder distribution is targeted before year-end.

SPC Global reported a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26 to $38.5 million, supported by a $100 million equity raise that halved net leverage. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-margin branded products and operational efficiencies set the stage for targeted double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in FY27.

ADX Energy’s HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria has produced a combined gas flow of 3.15 million cubic feet per day from multiple zones, reinforcing the well’s commercial potential amid Europe’s gas supply crunch.

Kyron Capital Group (ASX: KYN) reported a $51.9 million net loss for FY26, completing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce gearing. The Group's assets under management shrank to $1.8 billion following strategic divestments and mandate exits.

Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.