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Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has unveiled a scoping study for its Monte Alto and Camaçari project in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing ultra-high grades and robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$6 billion and a rapid 1.1-year payback.

Critica Limited is reshaping its Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project with an innovative underground mining approach, aiming to reduce surface disturbance and integrate environmental and commercial factors amid strengthening commodity prices.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT delivered strong FY26 results with 100% rent collection and solid portfolio metrics, while progressing alternative lease arrangements for its Healthscope hospital portfolio.

Judo Bank posted a 34% rise in profit before tax to $168 million for FY26, driven by robust loan book growth and operating leverage, despite increased impairment expenses.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Surefire Resources is initiating an on-market share buy-back of up to 15 million shares, about 8.3% of its issued capital, aiming to correct what it sees as a significant undervaluation relative to its gold assets.

Galilee Energy has raised A$3.5 million to fund a sidetrack drilling program at Zydeco-1, targeting 13.7 Bcf of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate in Louisiana, while selling its Glenaras Gas Project to sharpen focus on US growth.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration activities across its Australian portfolio, including partner-funded drilling with AngloGold Ashanti and sole-funded programs at Condobolin, while divesting its Mongolian assets for US$10 million to sharpen focus and strengthen its balance sheet.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) has acquired PowerHub, boosting its embedded network presence by nearly 19% in sites and 12% in service points, while extending into Tasmania and South Australia.

Nodestream has engaged Waypoint Strategic Partners to provide hands-on leadership and operational support for its US market entry, marking a shift from assessment to active execution under its Plan Consilience defence strategy.