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Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Mantle Minerals has identified eleven promising exploration targets at its Yule River Project, signalling potential for multiple mineral systems including VHMS and orogenic gold. Meanwhile, progress continues at Pardoo and Carlton Hill projects alongside ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports robust drilling results and key contract awards, progressing its flagship graphite project while advancing copper exploration and securing critical funding.

Chilwa Minerals has validated its rare earth element exploration model and boosted its heavy mineral sands resource, while securing A$8 million in funding and advancing plans for a US Nasdaq dual listing.

Energy Metals Limited reported steady progress in its uranium exploration projects across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, supported by a robust cash position and a bullish uranium market outlook.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Findi Limited has responded in detail to ASX queries over its valuation approach for its Indian subsidiary TSI, clarifying peer selection, valuation multiples, and compliance ahead of TSI’s planned IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

BKI Investment Company reported a solid half-year performance with a 7% rise in operating results and a 1% increase in fully franked dividends, driven by a strategic portfolio rotation favoring resource stocks aligned with global growth themes.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a modest dividend increase and a strategic portfolio rotation favouring resources and energy transition themes.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit after tax to $34.3 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a modest rise in its interim dividend. The company’s portfolio performance reflected mixed sector trends amid a volatile market.

Aeris Environmental Ltd has reported strong commercial momentum with its Syncromesh IoT platform and specialty chemicals, highlighted by initial orders from Budweiser APAC and a growing purchase order pipeline exceeding $800,000.

Stakk Ltd aims to nearly double its annual recurring revenue to $15 million by mid-2026, driven by a strong enterprise pipeline and a flagship deployment of its new Mobile IQ SDK with Robinhood. This move underscores Stakk’s growing footprint in embedded finance security.