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Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Tian An Australia Limited reported a statutory profit of $23.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong property development sales and a gain from restructuring its major shareholder loan. The company progressed multiple residential projects and improved its net asset position amid a recovering housing market.

Freelancer Limited has delivered a landmark FY25 with record profitability, a major NASA contract win, and significant AI-driven growth across its marketplaces and payment services.

Red Sky Energy has secured full underwriting for its 2-for-3 non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately AU$4.2 million, supported by sub-underwriting commitments from related parties. Concurrently, the company has initiated a cost reduction program including a 25% pay cut for senior management and staff reductions.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a sharp 18% revenue decline in FY2025 due to shedding low-margin businesses, yet achieved a remarkable 205% jump in EBITDA, signalling a successful pivot to core classifieds in emerging markets.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

FINEOS Corporation reports robust FY25 financial performance, driven by subscription revenue growth and embedded AI innovations, setting a confident outlook through FY27.

Aurum Resources has raised $28.8 million through a strategic placement led by Perseus Mining, boosting its cash reserves to over $60 million. This capital injection will fund an aggressive drilling campaign and feasibility studies for its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Novo Resources Corp. reported a net loss of CAD 22.4 million for 2025, slightly improving from the previous year, while securing a $5.9 million capital raise to support ongoing exploration and operations.

Northern Star Resources has revised its FY26 production outlook downward amid operational hurdles at KCGM and Jundee, while its mill expansion project remains on track for early FY27 commissioning.

Briscoe Group Limited reported record full-year sales of NZD 798.8 million for FY2026, with net profit after tax dipping slightly to NZD 59.2 million. The company maintained dividends and invested heavily in supply chain upgrades despite a challenging retail environment.

Pure Foods Tasmania reports a significant operational turnaround in 1H FY26, driven by strategic cost reductions, expanded distribution deals with major retailers, and the acquisition of premium ice cream brand Elato.