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Emperor Energy has moved its Judith Gas Field closer to a targeted April 2027 appraisal well, with the VALARIS 107 rig lined up and regulatory work advancing. But the company’s auditor has highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with management forecasting a need to raise about $45 million through September 2027.

Desane Group Holdings reported a sharp FY26 profit decline as lower property revaluation gains and higher finance costs overwhelmed largely stable rental income. The ASX-listed property group enters FY27 with more cash, conservative gearing and two developments that now need to convert asset value into earnings.

AnteoTech has received $1.905 million from the Australian R&D Tax Incentive, providing fresh cash for its battery materials and life sciences commercialisation efforts. The rebate relates to eligible research conducted during the 2026 financial year.

Garda Property Group has agreed to sell its Heathwood industrial property for $17.5 million, 6.7% above its independent valuation. If the buyer secures finance, the sale will help cut drawn debt and take gearing lower alongside the previously announced Pinkenba disposal.

Avenira has pushed its first Wonarah phosphate shipment target into the first half of 2027, while its auditor warned that funding remains critical to the company’s survival. The annual report records project progress, but also a $3.34 million loss, $759,415 in year-end cash and a proposed $49 million rights issue.

Melbana Energy’s Block 9 project remains on care and maintenance after a partner default and US sanctions on CUPET, despite improved geological understanding from Amistad-2. The company ended FY2026 with $472,504 in cash and warned that additional funding is required to continue.

Temas Resources and SAGA Metals have begun an eight-week optimisation program aimed at turning strong laboratory recoveries into a defined processing flowsheet and first high-purity titanium, vanadium and iron products. A successful stage could lead to a C$650,000-C$750,000 mini-pilot, although that funding remains subject to technical results and SAGA approval.

SciDev Limited (ASX:SDV) finished FY26 with a sharp annual earnings decline, but a leaner business and stronger second-half performance offer a potential reset. Revenue fell 17% and underlying EBITDA dropped 49%, while the company exited loss-making international operations and rebuilt net cash to $6.8 million.

Memphasys will receive an A$3.5 million advance from major shareholder Peters Investments to expand Felix production, inventory and sales capacity as repeat orders emerge across international markets. The funding carries a 12.5% interest rate, potential equity dilution and requires shareholder and ASX approvals before the convertible notes can be issued.

Lycopodium has won an approximately A$42.9 million engineering and procurement contract for Endeavour Mining’s Assafo-Dibibango gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. Work has begun, but continued execution and full implementation remain conditional on Endeavour approving its final investment decision, expected before the end of 2026.

Stakk has secured a live signature verification engagement for use by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation through ParaScript, with the agreement running to December 2027. The company says the contract will contribute meaningfully to its FY2027 revenue target, now expected to exceed $55 million, although its value remains confidential.

GDI Property Group (ASX:GDI) lifted FY26 Funds From Operations by 25% to $44.5 million while reducing gearing to 33% and maintaining its 5.00 cents per security distribution. The annual report also sets out a buyback of up to 5% of stapled securities, but says completing the programme may depend on further asset sales.