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Nelson Resources has identified high-grade gold and silver mineralisation in intrusion-hosted veins at its Gold Point Project in Nevada, with rock chip samples reaching up to 15.1g/t gold. The discovery expands the known mineralised footprint and sets the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026.

Starpharma reports a $1.37 million profit for H1 FY26, driven by a major upfront payment from Genentech and progress in its radiopharmaceutical pipeline. The biotech also expands its consumer health footprint amid growing partnerships.

Hansen Technologies has reported a remarkable half-year performance with a 7.3% revenue increase and a staggering 31,000% rise in statutory net profit, underpinned by a strategic acquisition of the Digitalk Group.

Step One Clothing Limited reported a sharp turnaround to a $8.468 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 24.5% revenue decline and inventory challenges. The company suspended dividends, citing the need to restore retained earnings.

Pioneer Credit has reported a robust first half for FY26, more than doubling its net profit and upgrading its full-year earnings guidance to at least $20 million.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with record funds under administration and a significant increase in dividends, underpinned by strong inflows and strategic technology investments.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with significant gains in revenue, profits, and project pipeline, underpinned by strategic sector diversification and a key acquisition.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 48.5% rise in net profit and declared a fully franked 14 cent interim dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisition and operational discipline.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has lodged a European marketing authorization application for TLX101-Px, a novel PET imaging agent targeting glioma brain cancer, aiming to enhance diagnostic precision and patient access across major European markets.

Healius Limited reported solid half-year results for 1H26, with revenue growth driven by pathology and Agilex Biolabs, alongside significant progress in digital transformation and AI integration.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported a record-breaking half-year profit for HY26, driven by strong broker network growth and improved funding terms that reduce cash rate sensitivity.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.

Metals Australia has confirmed extensive high-grade Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite mineralisation at its Manindi project in Western Australia, alongside promising metallurgical results indicating potential for premium Titanium Dioxide products.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has unveiled new ultra-high-grade drilling results at its Monte Alto project, extending the mineralised footprint by approximately 350 metres and revealing a new parallel corridor of rare earth mineralisation.

Antares Metals has reported promising high-grade gold samples up to 3.7 g/t at its Quinns Copper Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside applications for four new exploration licences expanding its tenure to 383 km².

Encounter Resources has reported significant new high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections at its Green prospect, extending mineralisation over a 4km strike. The results support an updated resource estimate and ongoing project development in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.

The Environmental Group Limited reported a robust first half of FY26 with revenue rising 8.6% to $58.9 million and underlying EBITDA jumping 25.9%, driven by strong performances in its Energy and Waste divisions alongside strategic operational upgrades.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reported a strong half-year EBITDA growth of 30.8% despite a $46.1 million legal settlement impacting net profit. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance amid a robust project pipeline and ongoing diversification.

National Australia Bank kicked off FY26 with a robust first quarter, posting a 15% increase in cash earnings driven by stronger underlying profits and improved asset quality. The bank’s strategic push in business and home lending, alongside disciplined cost management, underpinned this solid performance.

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

Spark New Zealand’s H1 FY26 results reveal a strong rebound in profitability driven by mobile service revenue growth and disciplined cost reductions, alongside the strategic sale of its data centre business.

Fletcher Building reports a stable half-year performance despite subdued markets, advancing its strategic pivot with the announced sale of its Construction division.

Suncorp’s first half of FY26 was marked by significant natural hazard claims costing $1.3 billion, yet the insurer maintained resilient underlying margins and a robust capital position.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.