♟️ Tuesday 17 February 2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Hot Chili Limited advances its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with a significant new porphyry discovery at La Verde, delivering strong drill results and robust financial metrics from its Preliminary Feasibility Study. The company also secures strategic water and power infrastructure, positioning itself as a leading independent copper developer.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Smart Parking Limited has reported record first-half results for FY26, driven by strong organic growth and a successful US acquisition that boosted earnings per share by over 30%.

Smart Parking Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, nearly doubling revenue to $62.6 million and boosting adjusted EBITDA by 85%, driven by its US acquisition and international growth.

Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year result, with profit before tax rising 26% over the prior half and 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan book growth and stable net interest margins.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional high-grade Caesium and Lithium assay results from surface channel sampling at its Morro Grande prospect in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a highly evolved critical minerals system. These findings pave the way for refined drill targeting and extensive trenching ahead.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

SRG Global Limited posted a robust half-year result for December 2025, driven by strong segment growth and the acquisition of Total AMS Pty Ltd. The company also raised its interim dividend, signalling confidence in its outlook.

Coda Minerals has updated the economics of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, reflecting significant rises in copper and silver prices since August 2025, boosting the project's valuation and reinforcing its development case.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation reported a 4.6% revenue decline and a 34.9% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026, citing US tariffs and weaker demand in key markets. The company balances challenges with cost savings and a shareholder-friendly capital return strategy.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.