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Alliance Nickel has approved a second phase of vat leach testing after preliminary NiWest results supported continued evaluation of the alternative processing route. The potential prize is substantial, but quantified recoveries and capital savings remain unproven.

Spacetalk Limited (ASX:SPA) has posted a sharply deeper FY26 loss and negative net assets, while its auditor flagged a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company says a $10 million post-year-end placement, note conversions and new telco agreements give its software-led strategy room to execute.

Beam Communications has returned $13.3 million to shareholders after completing the ZOLEO divestment, while its continuing operations moved back into profitability. The turnaround comes with a sharp revenue decline and management warning that FY27 revenue and profit will be lower than FY26.

Prestal Holdings Limited posted a 30% drop in sales to $10.3 million and a $3.6 million net loss for FY26, while exiting its core Hampers With Bite business in a strategic pivot.

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) reported solid FY26 financial results with revenue up 8.8% to $92.6 million and adjusted EBITDA surging 205% to $14.1 million. The company also announced a binding acquisition scheme with Tabcorp Holdings Limited.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) posted a 17% revenue drop in FY26 to $35.1 million, mainly due to a major contract loss in Europe, but narrowed its net loss by 78% excluding impairments and achieved cash flow breakeven in H2.

Hubify Limited posted an 89% jump in FY26 EBITDA to $0.66 million despite a 5% revenue dip, driven by a strategic shift to higher-margin managed technology and advisory services and a robust cash position of $3.79 million.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX: ABV) posted a 22.7% revenue increase to $23.48 million and a 16.6% rise in net profit after tax to $2.075 million for FY26, driven by international expansion and advances in autonomous braking technology.

Beam Communications (ASX:BCC) swung from a $13.5 million loss in FY25 to a $14.3 million profit in FY26, driven by the divestment of Zoleo and a return to EBITDA profitability in its core operations. The company declared a one-off $1.2 million unfranked dividend and doubled its cash reserves to $3.7 million.

Coast Entertainment (ASX:CEH) posted a $6.1 million net profit in FY26, driven by strong theme park attendance and record revenues, while securing a major land development approval that boosts asset value by over $50 million.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Santos Limited's half-year results show a 19% drop in net profit to US$355 million amid higher production and LNG ramp-up costs, while declaring an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share.