August 2026

Sentinel Metals has completed its acquisition of the Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, adding over 1 million ounces to its North American gold resource base and positioning itself as a significant player in Tier-1 US mining jurisdictions.

Sentinel Metals has secured 100% ownership of the Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, adding over 1 million ounces of gold to its portfolio and nearly doubling its North American resource base alongside its Montana project.

Desane Group Holdings posted a statutory net profit after tax of just $0.02 million for FY26, down sharply from $3.32 million the previous year, while advancing key property developments and maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Kalina Power (ASX:KPO) swung to a AUD 15.8 million net profit in FY2026, driven by a CAD 18 million sale of megawatt allocation, lifting its balance sheet and cash reserves sharply.

S&P Global Ratings has lifted AMP Limited's issuer credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, while affirming AMP Bank's BBB+ rating but shifting its outlook to negative.

Corporate Travel Management has arranged a $175 million debt facility with Pacific Equity Partners Credit, replacing its $75 million corporate facility to support UK client remediation and ongoing operations ahead of FY25 and 1H26 financial statements.

Bass Oil’s Bunian 6 well has met expectations by intersecting oil in key reservoirs, aiming to boost Indonesian production from 250 to 750 barrels per day. The well is expected to come online in early September, marking a significant step in the company’s growth strategy.

Alliance Aviation Services posted a statutory loss of $90.9 million in FY2026, driven by a $164.8 million impairment on its Fokker fleet, while underlying profit remained within guidance. The company is realigning around core FIFO operations, fleet renewal, and cost discipline, supported by a $40 million equity raise and revised Qantas wet lease terms.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) posted a 39% revenue jump and 73% underlying EBITDA growth in FY26, offset by a 93% net profit decline due to tax and one-off impacts. The company is poised for growth with key acquisitions including MediaWorks NZ and the GIANTS Netball license.

Pengana Capital Group reported a statutory loss of $5.6 million for FY26 despite a 14% rise in funds under management, driven by upfront costs linked to new product launches and expanding private credit platforms.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) has completed a major capital raising, securing A$254.9 million through institutional placement, entitlement, and shortfall offers. Founders Mark Landau and Raphael Lamm fully subscribed, underscoring confidence in the gold sector amid ongoing market volatility.

Ingenia Communities Group has unveiled a $2.185 per share acquisition offer for Peet Limited, aiming to create Australia’s largest pure-play living sector platform with enhanced scale, diversification, and market presence.

Ingenia Communities Group proposes to acquire Peet Limited via a scheme of arrangement, forming a leading national living sector platform with a $1 billion land lease conversion opportunity and expected low double-digit EPS accretion.

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges the integrity of A2MP's takeover bid for Canyon Resources, citing misleading statements and undisclosed shareholder dealings amid project financing uncertainty.

FireFly Metals has raised approximately A$190 million through institutional and bought deal placements, positioning the company to advance its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project with early works, drilling, and feasibility studies ahead of a mid-2027 investment decision.

Associate Global Partners (ASX:APL) reported a 20% rise in funds under management to $1.672 billion for FY2026, driven by strong inflows and new partnerships with Muzinich and ARK Invest.

Ora Banda Mining delivered record FY26 results with a 53% jump in gold production and doubled revenue to $807.5 million, underpinning its DRIVE to 300 growth strategy targeting 300,000 ounces annually by FY29.

GR Engineering Services secured $100 million through a heavily supported institutional placement priced at $6.10 per share, alongside a $10 million Share Purchase Plan for retail investors. The capital raise aims to bolster the balance sheet ahead of a busy contract delivery phase.

Argent BioPharma has secured a key FDA regulatory milestone with the establishment of an Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) file for its CannEpil veterinary program, targeting cancer-related pain in companion animals.

Stakk is on the cusp of completing its US$63 million acquisition of ParaScript, having secured shareholder approval and completed a A$27 million placement. The combined entity is poised to meet or exceed FY2027 revenue and EBITDA targets, reinforcing its digital trust platform strategy.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) saw its profit after tax drop 57% to $46.4 million for FY26, amid a portfolio return slowdown to 5.2%. The company declared a 10-cent fully franked final dividend and maintained its $11.4 million commitment to Australian medical research.

Imagion Biosystems has signed key CRO work orders and completed manufacturing of its MagSense HER2 Imaging Agent, advancing its Phase 1b/2 clinical trial targeting HER2+ breast cancer. Trial initiation is underway with seven prospective sites, including contract talks with the first US clinical site.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered a record A$977.9 million revenue and A$222.4 million net profit in FY26, underpinned by strong rare earth production, strategic supply agreements, and a 10-year Malaysian licence renewal.

ParagonCare’s FY26 results show modest revenue and underlying earnings growth, overshadowed by a large credit loss provision related to the Infinity Pharmacy Group debt.