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Medibank Private Limited reported a 27.5% jump in net profit after tax to $638.7 million for FY26, driven by steady health insurance growth and a 31.3% surge in its Medibank Health segment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.9 cents per share and updated its Net Zero emissions strategy.

American Rare Earths has partnered with Novex to tackle the critical oxide-to-metal bottleneck in the US rare earth supply chain, aiming to establish a fully domestic mine-to-magnet value chain from its Halleck Creek Project.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

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.

PMET Resources posted a CAD 2.1 million net loss for Q1 2026, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a strong cash position as it pushes forward with its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project.

Dateline Resources faces a US court injunction halting operations at its Colosseum Project, while ASX suspends and then reinstates trading over disclosure timing concerns.

Almonty Industries posted a striking turnaround in Q2 2026, driven by soaring tungsten prices, ramping Sangdong Mine operations, and a major $800 million convertible notes raise.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) delivered FY26 distributions of 20.9 cents per security, matching guidance amid resilient income growth and portfolio enhancement.

American Tungsten & Antimony plans to restart and expand the Del Sol Refinery and White Spar Mine in the US, contingent on completing their acquisition. The company is preparing for increased processing capacity and new product lines while engaging with regulators and engineering firms.

Southern Cross Gold has updated its Sunday Creek project’s Exploration Target to between 3.0 and 4.6 million ounces gold equivalent, supported by ongoing drilling and promising metallurgical results.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) reported a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong rental growth, while raising guidance for FY27.

IperionX plans to relocate its parent company to Texas and list directly on Nasdaq, aligning its corporate structure with its US operations. The appointment of manufacturing veteran Michael J. Loparco aims to bolster the company’s industrial scale-up.