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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.

Cycliq Group Limited reported a 27% revenue decline for the half-year ending December 2025 but managed to return to profitability amid strategic platform upgrades and steady customer engagement.

Benz Mining Corp is set to accelerate exploration at its Glenburgh Gold Project with over 250,000 metres of drilling planned in 2026, backed by a strong A$94 million cash position. The company’s geological work has redefined Glenburgh into a district-scale system with three major gold camps, including a newly identified growth front.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Cauldron Energy has announced a major uranium resource upgrade at its Yanrey Project in Western Australia, now exceeding 55 million pounds of uranium oxide. Backed by strong project economics and fully funded drilling for 2026, the company is poised to capitalise on the global nuclear resurgence amid ongoing policy challenges.

Alma Metals has revealed a robust 2 million tonne copper resource at its Briggs Project in Central Queensland, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study amid a tightening global copper market.

Select Harvests Limited has reported a strong FY2025 financial performance with a net profit after tax of $31.8 million and a significant reduction in net debt. The company plans to resume dividend payments in 2026 amid favourable almond market conditions.

Cauldron Energy has reported a significant 32% increase in uranium resources at its Yanrey Uranium Project, highlighted by a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Manyingee North and an upgraded resource at Manyingee South.

Clever Culture Systems posted a $1.32 million loss for the half year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift and reduced government grants. Despite this, the company strengthened its cash position, repaid government debt, and grew its APAS Independence instrument footprint globally.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.

Hydralyte USA has implemented targeted headcount reductions saving around US$25,000 monthly and completed manufacturing runs to resolve supply shortages, replenishing inventory with key distributors to support near-term sales growth.

Terra Metals has confirmed a large, high-grade platinum group metals (PGM) sulfide system at its Southwest SW6 Prospect, revealing thick mineralisation open at depth and a compelling new platinum-rich zone. This discovery expands the scale and complexity of the Dante Project’s magmatic system, setting the stage for an ambitious drilling campaign.

AMCIL and AFIC announce a major leadership transition as long-serving CEO Mark Freeman retires, with Alison Gibson appointed to succeed him in July 2026.

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Nanoveu Limited has secured exclusive evaluation rights to four cutting-edge autonomous drone navigation technologies from Nanyang Technological University, aiming to advance GPS-free multi-drone coordination and endurance.

Lincoln Minerals is sharpening its focus on copper exploration with a renewed push at its Minbrie Project and new collaborations targeting base metals and graphite markets.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

SEEK Limited reported robust H1 FY2026 results, powered by AI-driven product innovation and pricing, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside a record interim dividend. However, a significant impairment on its Zhaopin investment weighed on reported earnings.

SEEK Limited has reported a robust first half for FY2026, driven by AI-enhanced products and strategic pricing, resulting in double-digit revenue growth and a record interim dividend.

Sims Limited reported a robust fiscal 2026 half-year underlying profit, boosted by strong performances in its Lifecycle Services and North American metal operations. Despite statutory losses from derivative impacts, the company declared a healthy interim dividend and outlined strategic investments for future growth.

Baby Bunting has reported record half-year sales and margin growth for 1H FY26, underpinned by its Store of the Future refurbishments and strategic expansions. The company maintains its full-year profit guidance while unveiling a new exclusive partnership with premium brand Stokke.

Deterra Royalties Limited has reported a record half-year net profit after tax of A$87.2 million, driven by strong revenue growth from its core Mining Area C royalty and successful divestment of non-core assets. The company also declared a higher fully franked interim dividend and advanced its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.