October 2026

Firebrick Pharma has secured Philippine marketing approval for Nasodine Nasal Spray as an over-the-counter antiseptic, opening a potential launch in the 116 million-person market from early 2027. The approval remains subject to post-approval documentation and future revalidation.

Shaver Shop Group Limited (ASX:SSG) delivered record FY2026 sales, gross profit and operating cash flow, but flagged a softer-than-expected start to the new financial year. Transform-U reached $18 million in sales, while supplier logistics issues and promotional timing weighed on early FY2027 trading.

Dusk Group has carried its FY26 momentum into the new financial year, with like-for-like sales up 7.2% in the first 15 weeks despite operating six fewer stores. The home-fragrance retailer is now preparing a tightly controlled South African launch while an unresolved ACCC court case remains a material complication.

MGX Resources has reported a $30.2 million FY2026 net loss as it winds down Koolan Island and redirects its balance sheet towards the 50%-owned Central Tanami gold project. The company still held $412.1 million in cash and investments at year-end, but its next phase will require execution across approvals, drilling and underground development.

Tungsten Mining has reported broad, deeper-than-modelled tungsten zones from the first 16 holes of its Mt Mulgine expansion program, including a 292-metre intersection at 0.11% WO3. The results strengthen the case for resource growth, but remain exploration results rather than a revised Mineral Resource estimate.

Alcoa delivered a $483 million third-quarter profit and its sixth consecutive quarter of higher aluminium production, while South32 shareholders approved the company’s planned upstream asset acquisition. The deal remains targeted for completion in the first half of 2027, with $2.6 billion of acquisition financing now raised.

Haranga Resources has opened its second Lincoln drilling campaign with a high-grade 32-metre gold intercept, including a 1-metre section at 51.4g/t. The result is encouraging for a resource-confidence programme, but the reported interval is downhole rather than true width and the campaign remains unfinished.

Santana Minerals has moved the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project closer to development, with a draft Fast-track Approvals decision expected in the December quarter and a competitive project debt process now underway. Strong Rise and Shine drilling and an A$179.7 million quarter-end cash balance provide further support, although construction remains conditional on approvals, financing and a final investment decision.

PLS has approved the A$1.9 billion P2000 expansion, targeting roughly 2 million tonnes a year of spodumene concentrate from Pilgangoora by 2029. The investment comes alongside a 31% increase in contained lithium reserves and a separate underground growth option.

Australian Finance Group used its 2026 AGM to highlight a stronger, less volume-dependent earnings base after statutory profit rose 39% in FY26. AFG Securities’ loan book has since reached $7.3 billion, while recent investments are expected to add $13 million to FY27 EBITDA under stated assumptions.

Black Cat Syndicate has reported a 1.46-metre interval grading 47.05g/t gold from infill drilling at Coyote Central, supporting confidence in parts of the existing resource. The company is pausing further Coyote work for the rest of FY27 to redirect capital to Paulsens and Kal East.

Clime Investment Management lifted FY26 net profit by 57% and nearly tripled net tangible assets after selling, closing or transferring several businesses. But KPMG qualified its audit opinion over evidence supporting millions of dollars in CAM-related revenue and receivables.

SkyCity has signed a conditional agreement to sell The Grand Hotel and its business assets for $221 million, converting a previously proposed transaction into a binding deal. The proceeds are intended to repay debt, although completion still depends on Overseas Investment Office consent and other conditions.

WIN Metals is positioning Radio as a potential near-term gold operation, but its A$1.99 million cash balance remains far below the estimated A$19 million funding requirement. Deloitte has highlighted a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Elevate Uranium has reported strong early performance from its Namibia pilot plant while expanding its uranium resource base to 172.8 million pounds attributable to the company. The next test is whether the final flotation stage and technical studies can convert processing gains into a credible development case.

Paradigm has reported a strong pain and function signal for iPPS outside the US, including a 1.105-point advantage over placebo at Day 112. The result does not revive the halted Phase 3 trial, with the company under administration and a potential funding proposal still unreceived.

Cygnus Metals’ takeover by Central Asia Metals has become effective after the Supreme Court of Western Australia approved the scheme and the court orders were lodged with ASIC. Trading in Cygnus shares is being suspended ahead of implementation scheduled for 27 October.

Neometals reported high-grade gold and copper intersections at Barrambie during the September quarter, but its cash position remains tight after drawing a A$2 million secured loan. The company estimated only 1.08 quarters of funding and is still pursuing A$5 million in unpaid placement proceeds.

Kelly Partners Group Holdings has secured conditional ASX approval to delist, clearing a regulatory milestone in its proposed move to Nasdaq. The plan still depends on shareholder approval and the US listing process, with no effective delisting date set.

Talius Group returned to positive operating cash flow in the September quarter as revenue, subscriptions and annualised recurring revenue all increased. The next test is converting newly contracted work into active deployments, recurring revenue and cash receipts.

Titomic will restructure its Australian and US operations and reduce consultant spending, targeting A$3.0 million in annualised operating cost savings. The company expects to complete the changes by October’s end while repositioning Australia as its global research and development centre.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has maintained its FY27 operating earnings and distribution guidance at 25.5 cents per security after delivering 2% FY26 growth. A cheaper, longer-dated debt platform and a $6.1 billion portfolio give the REIT more financial flexibility, although the outlook still depends on execution and property valuations.

Fletcher Building has secured Fast Track approval to expand and deepen its Hunua Quarry, opening access to approximately 225 million tonnes of greywacke. The consent could support more than 50 years of quarry operations, although the announcement does not quantify development costs, timing or financial returns.

Warburg Pincus has refined its non-binding $5.25-per-security proposal for Ingenia, allowing securityholders to retain up to 5 cents of the next half-year distribution. The offer now hinges on exclusive due diligence and a board confirmation due by 19 October, but Ingenia has not endorsed it.