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Third Age Health Services Limited lifted revenue by 18% to NZD 22.49 million in FY26, driven by acquisitions and aged care growth, while net profit after tax rose 25% to NZD 3.09 million.

Horizon Oil has completed a significant step in its takeover of Cue Energy by acquiring nearly 20% of shares through a pre-bid agreement, pushing its total ownership to just over 57%.

West Wits Mining has fully repaid its USD 12.5 million Nebari loan facility, unlocking the path to financial close and imminent drawdown of a ZAR 875 million (~USD 53 million) senior loan. This milestone underpins the Qala Shallows Project’s ramp-up to steady-state gold production.

Vault Minerals has fully settled its remaining gold hedge positions, paying $31.2 million from cash reserves with no shareholder dilution. This move leaves the company entirely unhedged, maximizing its exposure to current gold prices.

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has delivered a landmark FY26 with underlying net profit after tax surging 25.8% to $381.2 million, beating 2027 targets a year early and raising its dividend by 10%. The company continues to invest heavily in automation, digital initiatives, and laboratory expansions while advancing its climate strategy amid a post-year-end cyber incident.

Recce Pharmaceuticals secured A$4 million through an institutional placement and launched a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to an additional A$4 million, bolstering funds for commercial licensing and ongoing clinical programs.

1414 Degrees offers bonus Loyalty Options to shareholders alongside a $8.45 million capital raise aimed at advancing its clean energy projects, including the Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL commercialisation.

Canyon Resources hits a key logistics milestone with locomotive delivery in Cameroon and prepares for trial mining at its Minim Martap bauxite project, targeting first shipments by year-end.

The Elmet Group has exercised its option to acquire 20 million shares in EQ Resources, lifting its stake to over 23.6 million shares and reinforcing a strategic partnership that aligns mining and manufacturing in the Western tungsten supply chain.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) reports robust drilling results at Laverton, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and organic growth. The completion of the A$639 million Magnetic Resources acquisition adds 2.2Moz to resources, lifting total resources to 21.3Moz and reserves to 5.4Moz.

AngloGold Ashanti’s recent drilling on Matsa Resources’ Lake Carey tenement M39/599 has revealed a significant 2-kilometre gold mineralised trend with multiple high-grade intercepts, underscoring the prospect’s exploration potential.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Solstice Minerals has reported exceptional wide and high-grade copper-gold intercepts from its first diamond drill tail at Nanadie, confirming mineralisation extends more than 300m below the current resource boundary and indicating strong potential for resource expansion.

CZR Resources (ASX:CZR) has launched a recommended all-scrip takeover bid for Zuleika Gold (ASX:ZAG), valuing the company at $44.8 million and offering a significant premium to Zuleika shareholders.

Centuria Capital Group has launched the retail component of its $100 million entitlement offer, aiming to raise approximately $35 million. The equity raising supports expansion in AI infrastructure and real estate funds management.

Transurban advances a major upgrade to the I-95 Express Lanes, aiming to add 120 new lane miles and extend the corridor through Fredericksburg, targeting financial close by 2029.

Chilwa Minerals has identified widespread rare earth element mineralisation in clays directly beneath its Mposa heavy mineral sands deposit in Malawi, revealing potential for a dual-commodity mining operation pending metallurgical test results.

Ioneer Ltd has been conditionally awarded a long-term land lease by the U.S. Army to establish a critical boron processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, marking a significant step in securing domestic defense supply chains.

4DMedical has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the Therapeutic Goods Administration approving its CT:VQ™ lung imaging software, paving the way for commercial use across Australia and strengthening its global footprint.

Elixir Energy has wrapped up a 12-stage fracture stimulation at its Lorelle-3H appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, placing all proppant as planned. The company is now milling out plugs ahead of a 30-day gas-condensate flow test that could validate commercial production potential.

Qualitas Limited has upgraded its long-term Australian funds management EBITDA margin target from over 50% to more than 60%, driven by operational efficiencies and a proprietary AI platform designed to streamline investment processes.