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Betashares’ gold ETF generated an Australian-dollar profit of $241.6 million in FY2026, while its oil ETF reported a 41.35% subsequent change in net asset value per unit. The audited report also records a vendor switch for the gold exposure and a loss for the U.S. dollar fund.

Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) reported a 341% jump in net profit to A$28.2 million for FY26, driven by stronger gas prices and a A$12.1 million gain from its exit of Cue Energy. The group also repaid A$37 million of debt, leaving it well positioned for upcoming gas drilling at Palm Valley.

FAR Limited swung to a US$1.44 million profit for H1 2026, driven by contingent payments from its Senegal asset sale, and completed a substantial A$32.3 million capital return to shareholders.

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.

Marlin Global delivered a robust 3.1% gross portfolio return in July 2026, significantly outpacing its benchmark which fell 3.6%, thanks to strategic semiconductor underweighting and strong gains in tech giants Microsoft, Dexcom, and Amazon.

Karoon Energy delivered a solid second quarter with 1.08 million barrels of oil equivalent produced and US$116.4 million in sales, underpinned by higher oil prices and operational milestones at Baúna and Who Dat. The company is progressing strategic growth projects and share buybacks while navigating extended Brazilian export taxes.

Santos Limited edged up production by 3% in Q2 2026, with Barossa hitting 97% of planned output and Pikka phase 1 moving toward plateau. Sales revenue rose 6% to $1.35 billion, while free cash flow impacts from commissioning are expected to reverse in H2.

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.

Karoon Energy reveals the Brazilian government has extended its 12% crude oil export tax for an additional 60 days. The company continues legal efforts to contest the tax while leveraging trade agreements to mitigate its impact.

Australian Oil Company (ASX:AOK) has kicked off Phase 1 development in Queensland's Surat Oil Basin, completing well interventions at Emu Apple-1 and revising plans for Riverslea-3 to boost production and exploration.

Australian Oil Company Limited has closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $155,000 by issuing over 54 million shares at $0.0029 each, to support ongoing exploration in Queensland’s Surat Basin.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has completed a second crude oil lifting from its Emu Apple Oil Field and identified fresh exploration anomalies in the Surat Basin, while progressing development plans and commercial negotiations for its Riverslea and Major Gas Fields.