August 2026

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX: LRT) reported a 48.7% increase in profit to nearly $33 million for FY2026, alongside a 37.6% rise in net assets to $99.5 million, driven by strong junior resources sector performance despite mid-year commodity volatility.

Auris Minerals cut its annual loss to $604,506 and is gearing up for key drilling at Morck Well while progressing mining studies at Forrest, backed by a $3.05 million cash buffer.

A2MP Investments has pushed back the deadline for its takeover bid for Canyon Resources, giving shareholders more time to review key documents amid ongoing conditionality.

Cadence Opportunities Fund delivered a standout FY26 with profit after tax soaring 279% to $5.66 million and a 30.3% fund return, prompting a fully franked final dividend and a special payout.

Cadence Capital Limited delivered a stellar 434% jump in profit after tax to $33.4 million for FY26, driven by a 313% revenue surge. The company declared a 3.0 cent fully franked final dividend plus a 1.0 cent special dividend, underpinning a strong yield amid active portfolio repositioning.

Powerhaus Uranium launches an IPO to raise up to A$10 million, aiming to accelerate uranium exploration in underexplored Argentine provinces and acquire a Canadian Athabasca Basin project. The company’s flagship Malbec Project shows promising early-stage results, with plans for extensive drilling and in-situ recovery methods.

South Port New Zealand has delivered a record full-year profit in FY26, driven by a strong 11.5% rise in cargo volumes and significant container throughput growth. The company is positioning for future expansion amid leadership changes and cautious FY27 outlook.

Iron Bear Resources has received the last USD 1.3 million tranche from Vale, completing a USD 18 million Phase 1 funding package under their joint development agreement for the Iron Bear project in Canada.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) posted a sharp jump in FY26 earnings to $124.1 million, driven by strategic asset sales and property revaluations, while gearing was trimmed to 31.8%. The group maintains steady AFFO and distribution forecasts for FY27 amid ongoing development and sustainability initiatives.

Seafarms Group has terminated CEO Peter Fraser for cause and appointed Rod Dyer as CEO on an ongoing, casual basis with hourly remuneration.

Terra Critical Minerals has obtained full land-access approval for its Glen Eden Project, paving the way for drilling to test a substantial tungsten exploration target in New South Wales.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) posted a robust FY26 result with a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The portfolio now boasts a $2.3 billion valuation, near-full occupancy, and extended lease terms, underpinning income resilience amid ongoing sector demand.

Javelin Minerals is gearing up to drill two deep, untested magnetic anomalies at its Coogee Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock the source of significant mineralisation with government-backed funding.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Audeara Limited has raised $1.26 million through a two-tranche share placement to back its expanding technology licensing and retail channels, following a year of revenue growth and reduced cash burn.

Shine Justice Ltd has taken a $13 million write down on a longstanding class action after an unexpected interlocutory judgment, cutting FY26 profit but leaving cash flow unaffected. Management plans to appeal and maintains confidence in the claim’s merits.

FIN Resources has kicked off a fully funded summer drilling program at its Cabin Lake Gold Project, aiming to expand on previous high-grade gold hits with 15 drillholes across 14 fresh targets identified through advanced geophysical surveys.

Marquee Resources has completed a targeted field program at its West Spargoville Project, refining geological models of spodumene-bearing pegmatites and identifying misaligned historical drilling. Pending assay results will guide a re-oriented reverse circulation drilling campaign.

Corporate Travel Management has reached binding agreements with UK customers covering 86% of its estimated GBP 118 million remediation liability, paving the way for finalising FY25 audited accounts and share reinstatement.

WAM Income Maximiser posted a robust 19.2% investment portfolio gain in FY2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4%, while raising fully franked dividends and launching a new entitlement offer to fuel further growth.

EQT Holdings has received a non-binding takeover proposal from BGH Capital valuing the company at $24.75 per share, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Prescient Therapeutics cut its net loss by 4.4% to $7 million in FY26 while expanding its PTX-100 Phase 2a trial across three continents and securing key regulatory designations in Europe and the US.

WAM Strategic Value delivered a 9.5% portfolio gain for FY2026, outpacing the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, and declared a fully franked full-year dividend of 6.5 cents per share, up 8.3%. The company maintained a strong cash position and continued to capitalise on discounted asset opportunities.