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Hawk Resources has clinched a Mineral Exploration Agreement with Ngaanyatjarrra Traditional Owners for its Olympus Scandium Project, clearing a key hurdle ahead of planned Q2 2026 exploration. Historical data points to a significant scandium anomaly that could define a new province in Western Australia.

Lunnon Metals has delivered significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, including visible gold in reverse circulation chips for the first time, reinforcing the potential of the Paringa Gold Belt near its Lady Herial mine. Meanwhile, a second government co-funded drill hole is underway at the Plentiful prospect to better define host rock structures.

Hamelin Gold has been granted the Day Dawn exploration licence near the Telfer mine and secured a $180,000 co-funded drilling grant, setting the stage for a significant 3,000 metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation.

Smartgroup delivered a robust start to 2026 with double-digit growth in novated leasing orders and a new app rollout, while targeting mid-40s EBITDA margins for 2027 amid supportive EV policies.

Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.

Arika Resources has won a $211,000 government grant to fund deep diamond drilling targeting high-grade extensions at the historic Cosmopolitan Gold Mine in WA’s Kookynie district. The drilling aims to unlock a large, underexplored mineral system with parallels to major regional deposits.

Trek Metals has won two co-funded geophysical grants under WA’s Exploration Incentive Scheme, advancing manganese and gold exploration at Christmas Creek with drilling set to start in May.

Dynamic Metals has confirmed gold mineralisation at around 300 metres depth at its Cognac West prospect, signalling potential for a vertically extensive system beneath previously shallow targets.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Metal Hawk has obtained $175,000 in government co-funding to advance diamond drilling at its Leinster South Project, focusing on a structurally significant gold target.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub has been named in the Australia-Japan joint statement on critical minerals cooperation, highlighting its role in securing resilient nickel-cobalt supply chains backed by government support.

Austal Limited has won a A$136 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, increasing the total contracted vessels to six and reinforcing Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding capabilities.