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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.

Premier1 Lithium has kicked off a significant 3,700-metre drilling program at its Mt Kersey Prospect within the Yalgoo Gold Project, aiming to unlock the potential of a large gold-in-soil anomaly and preserved hydrothermal system in Western Australia.

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.

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.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reports a statutory loss of $12.8 million for H1 2025, impacted by WestConnex dispute costs, yet declares a fully franked interim dividend of 2.5 cents per share.

BCAL Diagnostics reported a slight revenue decline and a persistent net loss in its half-year results, with auditors flagging concerns over its ability to continue without additional funding.

Austral Gold has raised A$8.456 million through a strategic placement aimed at accelerating exploration and expanding processing capacity in its key South American assets.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

The Takeovers Panel has intervened to adjourn Humm Group's shareholder meeting amid ongoing disputes, extending the timeline for key decisions.

Energy Action Limited reported a 20.1% increase in revenue to $6.39 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong energy procurement growth. However, statutory profit after tax fell 35.7% to $593,881 amid rising expenses and amortisation.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a half-year profit after tax of $1.26 million for December 2025, declaring a fully franked 1 cent dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.