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Chilwa Minerals has lodged a prospectus supporting a fully underwritten US$3.5 million Nasdaq IPO, with most of the proceeds earmarked for exploration at its Chilwa Critical Minerals Project. The raising would strengthen its cash position, but the prospectus also flags material going-concern uncertainty and further funding needs.

Energy World Corporation has reported a US$448.2 million FY2026 loss after impairing its Pagbilao power plant and Australian assets, while the group’s survival remains tied to completing a staged US$350 million turbine sale. The audited report also recasts the Pagbilao LNG Hub as the centrepiece of the company’s next phase, but flags material uncertainty around going concern.

RPM Automotive Group’s audited FY26 accounts confirm a sharp deterioration in earnings, a $4 million goodwill impairment and banking covenant non-compliance. Management is now treating FY27 as a transition year focused on cash generation and operational repair.

Pantera Minerals has received an unqualified audit opinion for its 2026 financial report, with the disposal of its Daytona Lithium and Folsom Point subsidiaries emerging as the year’s defining accounting event. The report also places a $507,994 exploration asset under audit scrutiny as the company advances its remaining portfolio.

JPMorgan Global Select Equity Fund (ASX:JHL) reported an operating profit of A$39.058 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets attributable to unitholders rose 37% to A$578.268 million. Distributions increased sharply, although the fund remains almost entirely exposed to one underlying global equity ETF and significant currency movements.

Titomic has secured a US$5.0 million contract to install and commission its TKF 1000 cold spray system at the U.S. Air Force’s Tinker Air Force Base. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, subject to site coordination and approvals.

Smart Parking delivered $126.3 million in FY26 revenue and $11.7 million profit from continuing operations, while completing acquisitions of NE Parking and ParkInnovation. Its clean audit opinion removes one immediate accounting concern, but revenue estimates and goodwill remain areas requiring investor attention.

Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund delivered benchmark-beating returns across both its unhedged and hedged classes in the year to 30 June 2026, while net assets rose to $936.7 million. The annual report also records higher distributions and a clean audit opinion.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) reversed last year’s loss to deliver a AUD 1.37 million profit for FY 2026, lifting net assets to AUD 5.94 million amid steady investor inflows and solid US small cap equity performance.

Carnaby Resources has made significant strides at its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, delivering a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and consolidating ownership, before agreeing to a $213 million acquisition by Evolution Mining offering shareholders a 60% premium.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

Advance ZincTek posted an 11% rise in FY26 profit before tax to $2.247 million on 12.6% higher sales, driven by AI integration and US market strength. The company is set to enter residential battery manufacturing in FY27, leveraging its zinc oxide expertise.