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The Asian Development Bank ramped up its commitments to $29.3 billion in 2025, driving private sector growth, regional cooperation, and climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.

Comet Ridge progresses engineering design and environmental approvals for its Mahalo Gas Project, pushing ahead with the acquisition of Santos’ stake to consolidate full ownership and expand its east coast gas footprint.

St Barbara Limited has closed a A$389 million investment deal with Lingbao Gold Group, greenlighting a US$333 million expansion of the New Simberi Gold Project and securing key environmental approvals for its Nova Scotia operations.

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) marked its first full year of underground copper production at Kanmantoo with 11,315 tonnes produced, returning to profitability and significantly boosting its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The company is advancing growth projects and sustainability initiatives to underpin a production ramp-up in 2026.

St Barbara has given the final investment nod to restart its Touquoy gold operation in Nova Scotia, signing major local contracts and aiming to resume ore processing by the end of 2026.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a sharp rise in gold production to 191 koz by FY30, driven by the New Simberi expansion, Touquoy Restart, and 15-Mile Processing Hub. The company is well-capitalised with over A$500 million in cash and committed capital expenditure plans.

St Barbara has secured key environmental approvals to restart its Touquoy gold processing facility in Nova Scotia, targeting ore processing by the end of 2026. The project aims to produce 38,000 ounces of gold over 13 months, generating significant cash flow and local economic benefits.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

Reef Casino Trust has reported a 4.8% increase in revenue and a 6.4% rise in net profit for 2025, supported by strong casino and hotel performance. Meanwhile, a takeover bid at $3.87 per unit is underway, backed by major unitholders and recommended by the board.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.