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Connected Minerals is set to acquire Frontier Group, gaining control of an 80% stake in the high-grade Bailundo carbonatite project in Angola, backed by a $4.5 million capital raise and planned drilling.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited rebounded in the June quarter with a 6.1% portfolio gain and an 8.4% lift in net tangible asset value, driven by strong performances in AI-related holdings and consumer growth stocks.

BHP delivered record iron ore volumes and stable copper production of around 2 million tonnes in FY26, underpinned by disciplined cost control and a robust growth pipeline including the Ministers North project.

Kaoko Metals has verified significant copper, gold, and tungsten mineralisation across its Karibib Project in Namibia, with assays revealing up to 4.9% copper and 0.68% tungsten. A systematic geochemical program is underway to refine drill targets, while maiden drilling at the Chalkos Copper Project is imminent.

Lunnon Metals delivered its best month yet at the Lady Herial open pit, mining over 62,000 tonnes at 1.73 g/t gold and securing a $12 million payment from Gold Fields, setting the stage for a robust finish to operations and a solid cash position for FY2027.

OD6 Metals has transformed its portfolio with the acquisition and rapid expansion of the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation and advancing metallurgical and permitting work.

Evolution Mining has delivered on its FY26 guidance with record cash flows and a fully unhedged portfolio, while setting a stable operational outlook for FY27 amid inflationary pressures.

Western Yilgarn NL (ASX: WYX) is offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand a chance to buy up to $30,000 in new shares at 3 cents each, sweetened with free attaching options exercisable at 10 cents. The company aims to raise $500,000 to fund exploration and working capital.

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.