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Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

Diablo Resources has secured an 80% stake in the historic Horn Silver Project in Utah, unlocking a portfolio of high-grade silver, gold, copper, and antimony targets. The acquisition complements its nearby Star Range assets and aligns with US critical minerals priorities.

Telstra reported a solid FY26 with EBITDAaL up 4% and cash EPS rising 14%, alongside increased capital expenditure and a new $1 billion share buyback. The company is advancing its digital infrastructure investments and AI capabilities while addressing a significant July network outage under regulatory scrutiny.

IPD Group reported record FY26 results, driven by robust data centre expansion and the Platinum Cables acquisition, delivering earnings above guidance and declaring a higher dividend.

EBR Systems marked a commercial milestone with over 100 WiSE CRT implants and secured purchasing agreements with three major US healthcare networks. The company is progressing toward Medicare coverage and scaling manufacturing, supported by a near-complete A$150 million capital raise.

West Cobar Metals is fast-tracking its scandium exploration at the Salazar Project in Western Australia, targeting higher-grade zones with aircore drilling planned for late 2026 alongside advancing metallurgical testwork.

Terrain Minerals has released a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate at its Lightning Gold Project alongside advancing multiple critical and precious metals projects across Western Australia and Queensland.

Spenda Limited has reshaped its business with significant cost cuts, divested non-core assets, and secured major shareholder backing, positioning itself for cash flow positive operations.

St George Mining has delivered its most impressive drill results yet at the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing a new record intercept of 207 metres of continuous high-grade mineralisation from surface. These findings bolster the case for a straightforward open-pit operation and reinforce Araxá’s status as South America’s largest, highest-grade carbonatite-hosted rare earth resource.

DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC) reported its first cash flow positive quarter driven by strong growth in its Sell My Shares platform and disciplined cost management, while announcing a significant on-market share buy-back and updating its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

I Synergy Group has appointed Anson Heng as Executive Chairman and Managing Director to spearhead its strategic cooperation with Macau Direch, formalised through a non-binding MoU targeting blockchain, AI, and digital asset initiatives.

Terrain Minerals (ASX: TMX) delivered a strong June quarter update, confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at its Smokebush flagship, progressing a maiden resource estimate at Lightning, and reporting broad rare earth and lithium anomalies at Lort River and Carlindie projects.