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Sheffield Resources reported record quarterly ore mining and lower unit costs at its 50%-owned Thunderbird mine, while zircon shipments nearly doubled and pricing improved. The operational gains arrive as lenders consider a standstill that could defer Kimberley Mineral Sands’ debt obligations until June 2027, but no agreement is guaranteed.

PhosCo has expanded its Gasaat phosphate project with a 166.6Mt resource and new processing results, but its auditor has flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ASX-listed explorer ended FY2026 with $5.86 million in cash, a $4.48 million consolidated loss and a $2.71 million working capital deficit.

Moonlight Resources Ltd (ASX: ML8) completed its first year as a listed entity, rapidly expanding its gold and copper exploration at the Clermont Project in Queensland. The company reported a net loss of $1.98 million for FY2026, reflecting active exploration and corporate growth following its December 2025 IPO.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia is exiting its retail loan business by selling a AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone-managed funds, with completion targeted for early 2027 pending regulatory approval.

Racura Oncology has hit key clinical milestones in its RC220 development, including first patient dosing in a lung cancer trial and dose escalation in a cardioprotection study, supported by a strong $34.3 million cash position.

Unico Silver has reported continued high-grade drill success at its Joaquin Project, pushing mineralisation beyond existing resources while advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study and securing key land holdings.

Alara Resources has launched a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately AUD 3.84 million, aiming to support ongoing exploration at its Oman copper projects and general working capital.

Mayfield Group Holdings is set to acquire Nilsen's Switchboards Division for $4 million, adding 66 skilled employees and the N-Series product platform to boost manufacturing capacity and revenue.

Viva Energy has brought its Residue Catalytic Cracking Unit back online at the Geelong Refinery, pushing production to over 90% capacity following a fire in April. However, the Alkylation unit remains offline and is expected to be out of action throughout 2027.

Flight Centre Travel Group showcased robust growth and strategic innovation at its 2026 Investor Day, navigating geopolitical challenges with AI-driven efficiency and portfolio reshaping.