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Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

BCI Minerals edges closer to first salt shipment at its Mardie Project, with crystallisation underway and 85% construction complete. The company maintains full funding and advances its sulphate of potash opportunity alongside robust sustainability initiatives.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd grew net sales by 15% in FY26, driven by whisky and international expansion, but posted a $40 million loss after goodwill and inventory impairments.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

ReNerve has secured marketing approval for its NervAlign® Nerve Cuff in the Philippines, tapping into a major Southeast Asian market with significant nerve injury demand.

Osteopore has inked a three-year distribution agreement with Al-Umnia Medical to bring its 3D-printed orthopaedic implants to five Gulf countries, targeting a rapidly expanding regional market.

Dimerix Limited (ASX: DXB) has inked its fifth regional licensing agreement with Everest Medicines, boosting potential milestone payments to A$1.9 billion and expanded its kidney disease pipeline through the acquisition of DMX-652. The Phase 3 ACTION3 trial for DMX-200 remains statistically robust, with funding secured to advance both clinical programs.

Pure Resources has independently confirmed that its Garnet Hills garnet meets international abrasive standards, while pioneering testwork aims to enhance product purity and recovery for defence applications.

Yancoal's June quarter saw a 20% jump in attributable saleable coal production to 10.8 million tonnes, supported by rising realised coal prices and operational improvements. The company advances its strategic growth with the pending acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine, while planning to close Ashton mine by early 2028.

Ovanti appoints two early Afterpay executives to its Advisory Board as it prepares to relaunch its BNPL platforms IOUPAY and myIOU, targeting rapid growth in Southeast Asia and beyond.

NH3 Clean Energy (ASX:NH3) has updated investors on its WAH2 Project, aiming for commercial operations by 2030 to produce low-emissions ammonia for Asia-Pacific markets. The presentation highlights strategic advantages, partnerships, and a phased development plan amid ongoing contract and financing negotiations.