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Xref Limited’s FY26 results show a 76% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$4.7 million, underpinned by strong adoption of its new platform. The company also refinanced its debt with Commonwealth Bank, easing near-term repayments and boosting liquidity.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

Hawk Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the WA Minister for Aboriginal Affairs approving a Mining Entry Permit for its Olympus scandium project, paving the way for exploration activities to begin by September 2026, pending final government consents.

Alterity Therapeutics has arranged an underwriting deal for up to 8.4 million ATHO options, potentially raising A$4.2 million to A$7.96 million ahead of their expiry. The funds aim to support the upcoming Phase 3 trial for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and bolster working capital.

Metal Bank is fast-tracking production at its Livingstone Gold Project in WA, prioritising the Homestead and Winja deposits with drilling set to start in September 2026. This strategic pivot aims to leverage larger resources at Livingstone over earlier plans at Whiteheads.

West Wits Mining has transitioned from developer to producer with first gold poured at Qala Shallows, backed by a $97 million project finance package and a resource base expanded to 7.24 million ounces.

Javelin Minerals has cleared a major hurdle with final mining approval for its Eureka Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, positioning it for imminent production backed by a $25 million financing deal.

Simonds Group delivered a record net profit after tax of $10.5 million for FY26, driven by a 9.5% revenue rise to $729.1 million and strategic expansion including a Western Australia joint venture.

Audeara Limited delivered record FY26 revenue of $4.45 million, driven by a 45% surge in Australian wholesale sales and progress in AI audio licensing with OPTEK Microelectronics. The company narrowed its loss and advanced Auracast deployments across retirement villages and education sectors.

Orbital Corporation has broadened its customer base and product lineup, positioning itself to capture growth in defence and commercial UAV markets with $3.2 million in expected sales for Q1 FY2027.

Sonic core drilling at Waratah Minerals' Gum Flat has revealed broad zones of shallow gold mineralisation, expanding the Spur Gold Zone approximately 150 metres westward undercover and opening a significant new exploration target.

archTIS Limited’s FY2026 results reveal a 120% surge in sales revenue to $13.35 million, fueled by the Spirion acquisition, yet losses ballooned to $16.3 million reflecting higher operating costs and integration expenses.