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Tungsten Mining has reported broad, deeper-than-modelled tungsten zones from the first 16 holes of its Mt Mulgine expansion program, including a 292-metre intersection at 0.11% WO3. The results strengthen the case for resource growth, but remain exploration results rather than a revised Mineral Resource estimate.

Alcoa delivered a $483 million third-quarter profit and its sixth consecutive quarter of higher aluminium production, while South32 shareholders approved the company’s planned upstream asset acquisition. The deal remains targeted for completion in the first half of 2027, with $2.6 billion of acquisition financing now raised.

Santana Minerals has moved the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project closer to development, with a draft Fast-track Approvals decision expected in the December quarter and a competitive project debt process now underway. Strong Rise and Shine drilling and an A$179.7 million quarter-end cash balance provide further support, although construction remains conditional on approvals, financing and a final investment decision.

PLS has approved the A$1.9 billion P2000 expansion, targeting roughly 2 million tonnes a year of spodumene concentrate from Pilgangoora by 2029. The investment comes alongside a 31% increase in contained lithium reserves and a separate underground growth option.

SkyCity has signed a conditional agreement to sell The Grand Hotel and its business assets for $221 million, converting a previously proposed transaction into a binding deal. The proceeds are intended to repay debt, although completion still depends on Overseas Investment Office consent and other conditions.

WIN Metals is positioning Radio as a potential near-term gold operation, but its A$1.99 million cash balance remains far below the estimated A$19 million funding requirement. Deloitte has highlighted a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Elevate Uranium has reported strong early performance from its Namibia pilot plant while expanding its uranium resource base to 172.8 million pounds attributable to the company. The next test is whether the final flotation stage and technical studies can convert processing gains into a credible development case.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has maintained its FY27 operating earnings and distribution guidance at 25.5 cents per security after delivering 2% FY26 growth. A cheaper, longer-dated debt platform and a $6.1 billion portfolio give the REIT more financial flexibility, although the outlook still depends on execution and property valuations.

Alfabs has carried its cash-generation reset into FY27, producing $2.4 million of free cash flow and cutting net debt to $35.5 million in the September quarter. Mining hire rates strengthened, but weak engineering demand and unfinished debt refinancing still stand between the company and a dividend restart.

Fiducian Group delivered double-digit growth in underlying profit and lifted its fully franked dividend, despite a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty dragging statutory earnings lower. The wealth manager is also betting on AI-enabled adviser productivity and expansion of its external platform business.

DroneShield has reached A$261 million in FY2026 Committed Revenue, sitting at the midpoint of its existing A$250 million to A$270 million outlook. The counter-drone specialist also has A$29 million committed for FY2027 and A$17 million scheduled for FY2028 and beyond.

Range International has given shareholders an extra 10 days to participate in its 1-for-1 entitlement offer, while leaving the $0.09 issue price and approximately $1.69 million target unchanged. The revised timetable puts the focus on participation levels and any shortfall after the offer closes.