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OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold and its Katanning Gold Project for A$776 million, adding a promising low-capital open-pit development in Western Australia with production expected in 2029.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.

Mesoblast has treated 350 patients in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for rexlemestrocel-L, targeting chronic low back pain linked to degenerative disc disease, setting the stage for top-line results in mid-2027.

Lotus Resources has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising approximately A$26 million and bringing total equity raised to about A$60 million. The funds will bolster the Kayelekera uranium project’s transition to steady-state production alongside other financing arrangements.

Haranga Resources has secured 60 acres adjacent to its Lincoln Gold Project in California’s Mother Lode, enhancing exploration flexibility and infrastructure options for a high-grade gold resource with multi-million ounce potential.

American Rare Earths has partnered with Novex to tackle the critical oxide-to-metal bottleneck in the US rare earth supply chain, aiming to establish a fully domestic mine-to-magnet value chain from its Halleck Creek Project.

True North Copper (ASX:TNC) has secured A$18 million in a placement upsized due to strong demand, plus a capped A$2 million Share Purchase Plan, to finalize its Mt Oxide acquisition payment and fund drilling and development across its copper projects.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has unveiled a significant new high-grade silver, lead, and zinc discovery at its Centenary Zone, expanding the resource with thick, high-grade intercepts that connect a 1,600m strike length and promise a resource upgrade later this year.

Avenira Ltd (ASX:AEV) is raising nearly $49 million through a heavily discounted three-for-two renounceable rights issue to finance the transition of its Wonarah Phosphate Project from development to production.

GR Engineering Services has locked in a $275 million EPC contract for the Yitirrti Copper-Silver-Zinc Project, reinforcing its position as a leading Australian minerals processing contractor.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Townsville Lakes Holiday Park, adding 110 sites and targeting an 18.2% IRR through conversion to long-term rentals amid tight regional housing markets.

Stelar Metals has cleared all statutory hurdles and locked in an experienced driller to launch its maiden 3,500m RC drilling campaign at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project within weeks, targeting exceptionally high-grade tungsten mineralisation.

Midas Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Spaatzu Prospect at Otavi, Namibia, with consistent high-grade copper and silver intercepts now confirmed along a 1.2km strike. The discovery enhances the project’s resource potential ahead of planned updates in early 2027.

Astral Resources has uncovered significant deep gold mineralisation beyond the current resource at its Mandilla Project, with broad high-grade zones in newly completed diamond drill holes. The expanded drilling program highlights Theia’s growth potential and sets the stage for upcoming feasibility and exploration activities.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $1.82 million in a strategic placement led by Ronin Metals, a fund managed by ex-Spartan Resources executives, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Hope Project.

Waratah Minerals has unveiled robust shallow high-grade gold results from its Spur Project in NSW, confirming a continuous 6km mineralised corridor and setting the stage for diamond drilling in late 2026.

Develop Global has locked in GR Engineering to build its Yitirrti processing plant in the Pilbara, advancing a project on track for mid-2028 production and backed by a US$400 million Trafigura financing deal.

Iress Limited’s half year net profit after tax surged 85% to $32 million, driven by sharp cost cuts and margin expansion, even as total revenue fell nearly 17% following recent divestments.

New Hope Group exceeded its FY26 coal production and sales guidance, driven by strong performances at Bengalla and New Acland mines, alongside a notable price uplift amid global supply tightness.

Amcor’s FY2026 results reflect the full impact of its 2025 Berry Global acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and net income more than doubling to $1.1 billion. The company also announced a fiscal year-end change and a raised dividend.

Meeka Metals has finalised its purchase of three gold deposits near Mt Holland, Western Australia, setting the stage for a resource update and extensive drilling to unlock further value.

The Calmer Co. has locked in an exclusive global distribution agreement for its kava extract ingredients, underpinning a potential A$25 million revenue stream over three years across key markets including the US and ASEAN.

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.