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Estrella Resources has delivered a 27,371-tonne manganese stockpile with nearly 5,000 tonnes grading above 49% Mn at Ira Miri and declared a maiden 621Mt JORC Inferred limestone resource at Werumata, underpinning its emerging Timor-Leste portfolio.

Swoop Holdings reported a strong quarter with cash reserves rising above $8.8 million and a 4% increase in customer numbers, supported by a new wholesale deal with TPG Telecom and pending proceeds from the Melbourne Fibre project sale.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

GALE Pacific reported a robust $4.1 million operating cash inflow in Q4 FY26, culminating in $14.4 million for the full year. The company reduced borrowings by over $12 million, entering FY27 with a net cash position of $4.9 million and renewed focus on growth amid geopolitical uncertainties.

WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

Metal Bank is pushing its Western Australian gold projects closer to production while expanding critical minerals exploration in Queensland, supported by a $1.2 million placement.

Perpetual Limited recorded solid growth across its divisions in Q4 FY26, with Corporate Trust and Asset Management buoyed by market gains despite net outflows. The company is advancing the sale of its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital, targeting completion in late 2026.

Artrya is advancing its commercial footprint in the US with two health systems now generating revenue and FDA clearance for its Salix Coronary Flow module expected in H2 2026.

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) exceeded its FY26 production and cost guidance, delivering 329koz of gold at a $2,179/oz AISC and bolstering cash to $1.29 billion. The company advanced key growth projects at Havieron and Telfer, including a major reserve upgrade and promising drilling results at Pinnacles.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

AMCIL posted a modest 3.6% net profit increase to $6.9 million for FY2026 despite a 10% portfolio loss. The company cut total dividends to 4.0 cents per share, reflecting market headwinds and portfolio repositioning.