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Stride Property Group posted a 44% jump in FY26 profit after tax to $31.3 million, driven by strategic portfolio moves, management fee growth, and sustainability progress. The group maintained an 8.0cps dividend amid a $1.4 billion diversified property portfolio and a strong balance sheet.

West Wits Mining has locked in a ZAR 875 million senior loan facility with Absa and Nedbank, replacing earlier funding and boosting support for its Qala Shallows project; the first new South African gold mine in over 15 years.

PMET Resources has secured crucial non-binding letters of support from Export Development Canada and Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank, marking a key step toward financing its Shaakichiuwaanaan critical minerals project in Quebec ahead of an updated feasibility study.

PC Gold Limited has raised approximately A$24 million through a placement led by institutional investors, including a A$5 million cornerstone from Macquarie Bank, to accelerate exploration and development at its Spring Hill Gold Project.

EcoGraf has completed the Independent Engineers’ Report for its Epanko graphite project, paving the way for crucial debt financing and an updated feasibility study.

Metal Bank Limited ended December 2025 with nearly $2 million in cash and has since bolstered its liquidity through a significant asset sale and share placement. These moves position the company for sustained exploration activity amid cautious operating cash flows.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Talga Group launches a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at a discounted price of $0.41 per share, offering eligible shareholders free attaching options as it advances its battery anode production expansion.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Cryosite Limited reports a strong start to FY26 with a 22% revenue increase and a strategic warehouse acquisition that doubles capacity, positioning the company for sustained growth in clinical trial logistics.

Cann Group Limited has disclosed a late payment of over $1.37 million in interest and facility fees to National Australia Bank, which has issued a non-waiver letter but is holding off on immediate action. The company is actively negotiating financing arrangements and plans to update the market by the end of September 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) reported a strong 2025 financial year with a statutory net profit after tax of $10.1 billion, maintained capital strength, and progress on ambitious climate and sustainability goals.