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GCQ Flagship Fund recorded a $449.8 million loss before finance costs for the year ended 30 June 2026, as its main ETF class fell 22.8% after fees. Net assets still climbed to $1.607 billion, supported by substantial unit-holder applications, while the newly listed hedged ETF also finished below its launch price.

Thor Energy has pushed HY-Range closer to drilling after recording natural hydrogen readings of up to 3% and commissioning a 464 line-kilometre seismic survey. But the annual report also carries an explicit material uncertainty over going concern, leaving funding as the project’s immediate constraint.

Javelin Minerals is pursuing an all-scrip takeover by FirstAU after its planned Eureka production partnership with MEGA Resources was terminated over regional processing constraints. The company reported a $2.69 million FY2026 loss, $3.92 million in cash and an auditor warning that further funding is required.

Westar Resources has reported a $3.30 million FY2026 loss after impairing $2.20 million of exploration assets, predominantly at Gidgee North. The explorer ended the year with $1.85 million in cash after raising $1.98 million, while adding several early-stage gold and copper projects.

Enprise Group’s revenue rose 6% in FY2026, but a sharp earnings deterioration, tight liquidity and an auditor-highlighted going concern uncertainty have left its recovery plan dependent on cost cuts and fresh funding. The NZX-listed software group is targeting a return to profitability in FY2027 after refinancing and restructuring its largest business.

MRG Metals has reported exceptional rare earth grades at its newly acquired Garies project and advanced its Mozambique portfolio, but the explorer remains dependent on capital markets. The FY26 annual report flags material uncertainty over going concern despite a subsequent A$725,000 placement and a further share purchase plan.

International Equities Corporation Ltd (ASX:IEQ) returned to a statutory profit in FY2026, but the result was largely supported by discontinued tourism operations while continuing activities remained loss-making. An auditor’s material uncertainty warning and a new secured $1.2 million loan put liquidity at the centre of the investment case.

Vection Technologies delivered its first positive full-year operating cash flow and a sharp rise in adjusted EBITDA in FY26. Yet the audited report warns that continued operations depend on stronger sales, margin gains, cost reductions and potential access to further capital.

Jupiter Energy remained operationally cashflow positive in FY2026, but its cash position weakened sharply as revenue declined and drilling plans remained dependent on new funding. The Kazakhstan oil producer also carried US$13.87 million of interest-free promissory note debt after a post-year-end repayment.

Venari Minerals has moved Red Mountain from grassroots discovery to a 3.03Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, backed by 99.5% battery-grade lithium carbonate test work. The next test is commercial rather than geological, with drilling, permitting and a planned Scoping Study now competing against a large loss and ongoing funding needs.

Felix Group Holdings grew FY26 revenue and contracted ARR after acquiring Nexvia, but operating losses and cash outflows widened sharply. The ASX-listed software company is now relying on a post-year-end capital raising while it narrows its strategy to Australia and New Zealand.

Lightning Minerals has more than doubled its annual loss after writing off $4.16 million of lithium exploration assets, while its auditor flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ASX-listed explorer is now concentrating its limited resources on Queensland and New South Wales gold and copper projects.

Golden Mile Resources has reported broad, high-grade surface gold results at its Aurora prospect in Arizona, including 2.38g/t over about 126 metres. The exploration momentum comes alongside a $2.41 million annual loss, $609,757 in cash and an explicit warning that further funding is required.

APA Group will invest approximately $1.015 billion for an 80% stake in a new 400MW gas peaking plant in Queensland, backed by a 25-year inflation-linked hedge with CS Energy. The Brigalow project is targeted for completion in early 2029 and expands APA’s contracted power generation portfolio.

Hawthorn Resources reported a wider Australian-dollar loss for FY2026, with revenue falling sharply and cash declining by $1.53 million. The company is directing its remaining balance sheet toward exploration at the Trouser Legs gold joint venture and Mount Bevan’s other minerals project.

Conico's statutory loss widened sharply in FY2026, largely because of non-cash share-based payments linked to its recapitalisation. The company ended the year debt free with $2.53 million in cash, but warned that funding remains critical as it prepares for Mt Thirsty drilling.

GCQ Flagship Fund recorded a $449.8 million loss before finance costs after a sharp fall in the value of its global equity portfolio. The fund’s established classes declined between 17.6% and 22.8% net, despite net assets rising to $1.61 billion on strong investor applications.

H3 Energy has consolidated ownership of its Alinya hydrogen and helium project and reframed Warro as a potential commercial gas development, but its annual report warns that funding remains critical. The company ended FY2026 with A$900,434 in cash, net liabilities of A$551,671 and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Energy Technologies has reported a deeper FY2026 loss, collapsing revenue and a $22.65 million equity deficiency, with its auditor flagging material uncertainty over the group’s ability to continue as a going concern. A five-year laser optics licence offers a potential new revenue path, but it remains conditional on development and future commercial sales.

NewPeak Metals reported a $4.36 million FY2026 profit, but the result was driven mainly by fair-value gains and investment disposals rather than mining revenue. The auditor has flagged a material uncertainty over going concern even after the explorer secured a post-year-end $3.5 million placement.

Iperion reported a lower loss for the year ended 31 March 2026, but its cash reserves and net assets fell sharply, leaving the NZX-listed materials company reliant on related-party funding and director support. Its Pathoglaze manufacturing operation is also being moved from Malaysia to Singapore while customer trials continue.

Hejaz High Income Active ETF delivered a 3.74% net return for the year, well below its reported 13.93% benchmark return. Net assets rose sharply to $9.64 million, but the increase was driven mainly by new applications rather than investment performance.

KGL Resources says its Jervois copper project is funded through construction and ramp-up after a US$300 million Wheaton agreement and a post-year-end A$300 million equity raising. The company is now targeting a final investment decision in the second half of 2026 and first copper concentrate in 2028, while its annual report highlights the execution risks still attached to that timetable.

Wildcat Resources has entered FY27 with a $60 million placement, a $37.2 million year-end cash balance and its Tabba Tabba lithium project advancing towards a definitive feasibility study. The funding strengthens the development runway, but final investment approval, financing and approvals remain ahead.