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Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has launched a significant C$409 million global offering, combining treasury and secondary share sales, to fund key development and exploration activities at its flagship Chilean copper project.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.

Star Minerals has entered a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, securing a gold milling agreement for its Tumblegum South project and selling its West Bryah Basin copper-gold assets for $2.75 million. Catalyst also commits to a $1 million equity placement in Star Minerals, underpinning the company’s development plans.

TechnologyOne has upgraded its FY26 profit and recurring revenue growth forecasts, citing strong confidence in AI-enhanced SaaS+ products and a robust customer pipeline across key markets.

St George Mining has reported exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including a record 164.45m mineralised intercept from surface. These results expand the known resource footprint well beyond current estimates, signalling significant growth potential.

Falcon Metals confirms the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield with exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, while advancing exploration in Western Australia’s Errabiddy region.

Vicinity Centres reports a robust FY26 interim profit of $805.6 million, driven by strong leasing and portfolio premiumisation, including the strategic acquisition of Uptown in Brisbane.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited is set to commence a 2,500-metre maiden drilling campaign at its South Ridge tin prospect within the Prospect Hill Project, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by late Q2 2026.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26 with a statutory net profit of $805.6 million, strategic acquisitions including full ownership of Uptown Brisbane, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

XRF Scientific has reported a record first half for December 2025, with revenue and profits rising on the back of strong mining demand and international expansion.

Southern Cross Gold has extended its Golden Dyke discovery by 200 metres west at the Sunday Creek project, revealing 16 vein sets including 10 new ones and delivering some of the highest-grade gold results globally.

XRF Scientific has reported a solid half-year performance, with revenue climbing 9.1% to $31.3 million and net profit after tax up 6%, driven by strong demand in mining and a standout Precious Metals division.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly submitted a best and final offer of A$32.35 per share to acquire BlueScope Steel, valuing the company at A$15 billion and representing a significant premium over recent trading prices.

Magellan Financial Group has reported a 5% rise in operating earnings per share and a striking 50% increase in its fully franked interim dividend, underpinned by strong contributions from strategic partnerships and disciplined capital management.

Venari Minerals has revised its Exploration Target for the Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing a potential lithium resource up to 18.6 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026 to expand and upgrade this promising resource.

Chrysos Corporation Limited reported a robust 1H FY26 with revenue up 49% and EBITDA soaring 152%, driven by expanding adoption of its PhotonAssay technology and strategic global deployments.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 27% drop in statutory net profit but maintained stable operating profit and increased earnings per share by 5%, supported by ongoing share buybacks. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend up 50%, reflecting confidence despite investment performance challenges.

Dexus has announced a new on-market buyback of up to 10% of its securities, aiming to address the disconnect between its market valuation and underlying asset values while maintaining capital discipline.

Dexus has reported a strong half-year result with a $348.5 million profit turnaround, robust leasing growth, and strategic capital moves including a $950 million equity raise and a 10% on-market buyback.

INOVIQ Limited reported a $3.96 million net loss for H1 2026, driven by increased R&D spend, while securing $10.2 million to accelerate its exosome-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics pipeline.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26, boosting profits and advancing key retail and mixed-use developments, while maintaining a conservative balance sheet.

Strickland Metals reports robust gold intercepts from recent drilling at the Gradina Deposit within its Rogozna Project in Serbia, highlighting significant potential to expand the resource. The company is well-capitalised and gearing up for further exploration and resource updates.