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DroneShield Limited reported record revenue of $125.8 million for the half-year ended June 2026, driven by recurring income and geographic diversification, while posting a $32.2 million statutory loss due to margin pressure and strategic investments.

Nimy Resources has reported metallurgical tests confirming strong extraction rates of gallium and rare earth elements from its Block 3 resource at the Mons Project, underpinning its proprietary processing flowsheet and advancing its scoping study.

QEM Limited’s review of the Big It Tungsten Project in Idaho reveals significant untapped high-grade tungsten, antimony, and gold mineralisation with extensive underground workings, setting the stage for a modern exploration campaign amid strategic supply concerns.

Duratec Limited (ASX:DUR) reported a 4.1% rise in net profit after tax to $23.8 million for FY26 on stable revenue, underpinned by a record $650.8 million order book and multiple strategic acquisitions expanding its service portfolio.

Metallium has resolved a key permitting constraint at its Texas Gator Point campus, enabling chlorinated Flash Joule Heating testing to resume ahead of a major September campaign. The company also marks first revenue from its MXene development program and strengthens engineering leadership.

Bayan Mining has finalised the sale of its Bayan Springs North Project to Sun Silver, securing upfront and contingent payments while retaining a 1% royalty to maintain exposure to future exploration success.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

HighCom Limited’s FY26 results reveal a sharp revenue drop and widening loss driven by a US Government shutdown, but a strengthened leadership team and expanded global sales pipeline set the stage for recovery.

Palisade Metals has boosted its Finley Basin Tungsten Project landholding by 87% to over 696 hectares, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2026 aimed at validating historical tungsten mineralisation in Montana.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reported a record first half in 2026 with revenue soaring 283% to A$168.8 million, driven by the MARSS acquisition and expanding defence contracts. The order book jumped 84% to A$846 million, underpinning a bullish outlook amid a global defence spending surge.

Mader Group Limited has surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time, reporting a 15% increase in both revenue and net profit after tax for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The company continues to expand its global footprint with strong growth in Australia and North America.

Symal Group (ASX: SYL) delivered record FY26 results, surpassing $1 billion in revenue and completing four strategic acquisitions to diversify its infrastructure services platform.