🔥 Wednesday 11 February 2026 Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Aussie Broadband has agreed to acquire AGL Telco’s telecommunications assets, adding 350,000 broadband and mobile connections and forming a long-term exclusive partnership with AGL. This deal positions Aussie Broadband as Australia’s third largest NBN provider.

AGL Energy reported a steady half-year performance with flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, underpinned by improved operational metrics and strategic moves including a major telco divestment and renewable investments.

Argent Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold rock chip results up to 73.3 g/t Au at its Trunkey Creek Project, confirming a 4.7 km mineralised corridor and paving the way for its first drilling campaign.

Critical Resources Limited has launched a six-month evaluation program in partnership with the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to develop next-generation solid-state lithium-ion battery materials, aiming to reduce technical risks and accelerate prototype development.

BPM Minerals has secured the key Bonnie & Clyde tenement within its Forelands Gold Project, unlocking ground exploration and a maiden drilling program. A detailed geological review highlights promising Tropicana-style gold mineralisation potential, setting the stage for a major discovery in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Lindian Resources has launched a significant Stage 2 drilling program at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and expand production capacity. The initiative targets converting up to 40 million tonnes of inferred resources to indicated status, underpinning plans to increase ore throughput and monazite concentrate output.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded the exploration target at its Belltopper Gold Project in Victoria, incorporating new reef discoveries and extensions that increase potential gold ounces by up to 54%. The company plans drilling in the second half of 2026 to further validate these promising findings.

Podium Minerals has appointed mining heavyweight Neal Froneman as Non-Executive Chairman, alongside key executive promotions, setting the stage for accelerated development of its Parks Reef PGM Project in Western Australia.

Axel REE Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, achieving over 96% recovery of magnetic rare earth oxides using hydrochloric acid leaching. This milestone supports a dual-path development strategy combining low-cost in situ recovery with a longer-term acid leach option.

Encounter Resources is set to launch a major 2026 exploration program at its Jessica Copper Project in the Northern Territory, partnering with South32 to test multiple high-potential copper targets identified through recent geophysical surveys.

Killi Resources has identified a significant gold-copper-molybdenum geochemical anomaly at its Mt Rawdon West Project in Queensland, marking a key milestone with new high-priority drill targets.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Noxopharm Limited has secured a major scientific milestone with the publication of its Sofra™ platform research in Nature Immunology, highlighting a novel anti-inflammatory mechanism with broad therapeutic potential.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Caprice Resources has confirmed significant extensions to high-grade gold mineralisation at its Vadrians system within the Island Gold Project, expanding the strike length to over 1,000 metres and depth to 400 metres. New discoveries and ongoing drilling signal strong growth potential in Western Australia's Murchison goldfields.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

TruScreen has been confirmed as a superior primary cervical cancer screening device in the world’s largest opto-electronic study, outperforming traditional cytology and matching HPV testing accuracy.

CSL Limited has released its half-year results showing a slight revenue decline amid ongoing transformation efforts, while maintaining its full-year guidance and expanding its share buyback program.

CSL Limited reported a 7% decline in underlying NPATA to US$1.9 billion for the half-year, weighed down by restructuring costs and impairments, yet maintains full-year guidance and expands its share buy-back program.

CSL Limited reported a sharp 80% drop in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by significant restructuring and impairment charges, yet maintained its growth guidance and dividend payout.

SGH Ltd reported a resilient first half of FY26 with stable earnings, improved margins, and a significant boost in operating cash flow, underpinning a 7% rise in its interim dividend.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year profit of $472.6 million, declaring a fully franked 32 cent dividend, while completing a major media merger that reshapes its investment portfolio.