August 2026

Li-S Energy reported a reduced net loss of $4.9 million in FY26, propelled by major technological advances and a $7.8 million ARENA grant to scale manufacturing. The company secured key regulatory approvals and expanded strategic defence partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign lithium sulfur battery supply.

Lifestyle Communities reported a transformative FY26 with a sharp rebound in new home sales, substantial debt reduction, and record homeowner satisfaction, despite ongoing market headwinds and regulatory uncertainty.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure posted a 24% profit decline to $39.5 million for FY2026 but declared a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share, supported by AI-driven data centre demand.

Credit Corp has agreed to acquire HSBC Bank Australia's credit card run-off portfolio for about A$150 million, prompting a 10% uplift in FY27 NPAT guidance.

TPG Telecom posted a steady half-year with 3.1% mobile revenue growth offsetting broadband declines, delivering 1% EBITDA growth and declaring a 10 cent dividend.

GQG Partners Inc. posted a modest decline in half-year revenue and profit, managing $156 billion in assets with ongoing net outflows offset by investment gains. The company declared a quarterly dividend reflecting 90% of distributable earnings.

Janison Education Group has landed a landmark subcontract with NFER to deliver Scotland's national standardised assessments, marking its first UK government contract and a strategic expansion beyond ANZ.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited trimmed its after-tax loss to $6.6 million in FY26 while maintaining a 5-cent per share dividend. Despite portfolio underperformance against the ASX Small Ordinaries, the company’s shares rallied to trade at a premium to net tangible assets, with management optimistic about earnings momentum in FY27.

Inghams Group delivered modest revenue growth in FY26 but saw net profit collapse amid cost pressures and tax disputes. Executive short-term incentives were forfeited, while the company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautious FY27 outlook.

Black Bear Minerals reports significant silver grade uplifts from historic core re-assays at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, with grades reaching up to 2,990g/t Ag and confirmed polymetallic mineralisation including gold, lead, and zinc.

Noble Helium is set to acquire Earth Source Hydrogen, gaining control of 40,000 square kilometres of helium prospective acreage in Western Australia’s Southern Carnarvon Basin. This strategic move complements its Tanzania project and positions the company to tap into growing global helium demand.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has kicked off critical wet table trials at its Del Sol Refinery in Nevada, moving closer to producing ammonium paratungstate and antimony flake from domestic sources. Engineering proposals for expanding the plant’s tungsten processing capacity are under review, while the company pursues US government funding and regulatory approvals.

Elevra Lithium has secured a binding seven-year supply agreement with Mangrove Lithium for spodumene concentrate from its North American Lithium site, anchoring a key feedstock for Mangrove’s planned Canadian lithium conversion facility.

Perenti Limited has agreed to sell its equipment rental and parts sales business BTP Group for A$100 million, reflecting a strategic portfolio shift. The transaction will result in a significant non-cash loss in FY26 but frees capital for higher-return mining contracts.

SQX Resources launches a fully underwritten $2.47 million rights issue at a 31% discount to fund accelerated exploration across key US and Australian projects.

Terrain Minerals’ 2026 IP survey at Smokebush has pinpointed seven top-tier gold drill targets, including the strongest chargeability anomaly near its Lightning deposit, setting the stage for a 2027 drilling campaign.

International Graphite Limited has closed a $4.4 million placement, securing cornerstone investors including Xcelsior Capital to fund expansion of graphite processing operations in Australia and Europe.

QuickFee Limited swung to a A$39.3 million profit for FY26, propelled by the lucrative sale of its US Pay Now products, while trimming costs and declaring its first dividends.

Australis Oil & Gas has locked in a major US-listed partner to fund a US$46.25 million drilling program in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, with its first carried well slated for late 2026.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

BSP Financial Group has reported an 8.4% increase in net profit to K620 million for the first half of 2026, driven by a 17.7% surge in revenue and supported by a strong capital position and strategic investments.

Guzman y Gomez (ASX: GYG) reported strong FY26 growth with network sales rising 18% and underlying NPAT up 30%, while completing its exit from the US market and announcing a 48 cents fully franked dividend.

Aurora Labs posted a 36% increase in net loss to $5.1 million for FY2026 despite securing key defence contracts and partnerships. The company is transitioning from R&D to early commercialisation of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems, backed by a $5.5 million capital raise and government grants.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.