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Li-S Energy has shipped its first lithium-sulfur battery cells to the US Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center, marking a key milestone in its commercialisation and opening a pathway into US defence procurement.

Comms Group Limited reported record FY26 revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by organic expansion and TasmaNet acquisition, while progressing the $30m sale of its ICT business to streamline operations and support shareholder returns.

Data#3 Limited has reported its strongest financial year yet, with gross sales soaring 12.7% to $3.4 billion and net profit after tax up 13.1% to $54.5 million, underpinned by robust demand for AI, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

Sierra Nevada Gold’s initial drilling at As Safra in Saudi Arabia reveals a substantial copper mineralised system over 800m strike, with multiple mineralisation styles and a vast district-scale potential. A major Phase 2 drilling campaign is set to commence within six weeks.

EMVision Medical Devices has made significant strides in its emu™ bedside scanner pivotal trial and First Responder program, boosting FY26 revenue by 57% while trimming its net loss by 15%.

GDI Property Group delivered a robust 25% increase in Funds From Operations to $44.5 million for FY26, maintaining distributions at 5 cents per security while announcing an on-market buyback of up to 5%.

Pilbara Gold has reported significant extensions and thickening of gold mineralisation at its 2.1Moz Mt York Project, with half of its +50,000m 2026 drilling campaign completed and resource updates on the horizon.

Comet Ridge has completed the acquisition of Santos' 42.86% interest in the Mahalo Gas Project, gaining 100% ownership and operatorship of the Mahalo Gas Hub. This move removes joint venture constraints and positions Comet Ridge to advance development in a tightening east coast gas market.

Adairs Limited delivered 3.8% sales growth in FY26, driven by strong performances at Adairs and Mocka, while Focus on Furniture faced a sharp earnings hit and a $63.5 million goodwill impairment. The group declared a 6.0 cent final dividend amid ongoing strategic transformation.

Metal Powder Works secures its biggest-ever purchase order for pure copper powder from Embassy Powdered Metals, marking its debut in the copper infiltration segment and accelerating capacity expansion plans.

Carnaby Resources has boosted its Greater Duchess project Mineral Resource Estimate by 10%, with a significant 47% jump at the Trekelano deposit, driven by new underground drilling results.

Rumble Resources has secured crucial groundwater extraction approval and engaged contractors to progress Western Queen towards production, while updating its scoping study and preparing for project financing.

DXN Limited has landed a A$12.2 million contract to deliver a 2MW AI High-Performance Computing modular data centre, expanding its AI HPC order book to about A$21 million and positioning the company for further growth in a booming market.

Benz Mining has locked in A$150 million from institutional investors to ramp up its Glenburgh gold drilling campaign, expanding to 14 rigs and accelerating a maiden resource estimate targeted for early 2027.

Navigator Global Investments grew assets under management by 21% to USD33.6 billion in FY26 but reported a 10% drop in adjusted EBITDA and suspended dividends to fund expansion, including a major acquisition closed post-year-end.

hipages Group lifted FY26 revenue 9% to $90.6 million and expanded EBITDA margin to a record 25.3%, driven by strong subscription ARPU growth and AI-powered platform enhancements. The Group also acquired a majority stake in Viz Insurance and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Regis Healthcare reported a robust FY26 with revenue hitting $1.35 billion, underpinned by strong occupancy and strategic acquisitions. The company is investing heavily in growth and digital transformation while navigating sector reforms and climate risks.

EVT Limited posted strong FY26 growth across hotels and entertainment, unveiling a $800 million capital recycling program and a strategic group structure review to fuel future expansion.

Alkane Resources has identified a previously unmined high-grade gold and antimony zone at its Cuffley Lode within the Costerfield project, with assay results revealing spectacular grades. The new discovery is being fast-tracked into the mine schedule, promising to bolster production at this Victorian underground operation.

Ampol Limited reported a dramatic turnaround with a $1.36 billion statutory profit in H1 2026, buoyed by soaring refinery margins and the strategic acquisition of EG Australia.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reports a $375.1 million statutory profit for FY26, reversing last year’s loss, while committing $70 million to a multi-year risk rectification program and declaring a fully franked 33 cent dividend.

Jade Gas Holdings has lodged its initial Plan for Development of Operations and secured approval for a substantial 502 km² production licence area, marking pivotal steps towards commercialising Mongolia’s first coal bed methane project.

GemLife Communities Group (ASX: GLF) reported a 238% surge in statutory net profit for 1H26, driven by record home settlements and a 10% rise in average sale prices, prompting an upgrade to full-year earnings guidance.

City Chic Collective’s FY26 underlying EBITDA surged 92% to $12.3 million, driven by ANZ growth and cost discipline, while group revenue fell 3.1%. The company enters FY27 with a stronger margin profile and a clean inventory position amid ongoing US tariff challenges.