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Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.

Cue Energy Resources trimmed its 2P reserves by 9% to 4.5 million barrels of oil equivalent as of June 2026, driven by production and downward revisions across key assets. The company flagged a $3-$5 million non-cash impairment tied to Maari and Sampang fields amid a strategic exit from the Sampang PSC.

DroneShield launches RfRecon, a portable AI-powered RF intelligence device designed to enhance situational awareness and decision-making in counter-drone missions. Initial customer engagement has begun with potential revenue expected in the second half of 2026.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

CAR Group Limited reported a 14% increase in net profit after tax to AUD 332.4 million for FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and AI innovation across its global vehicle marketplaces.

Lycopodium has secured a A$93 million EPCM contract to expand Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine in Canada, boosting the mine’s throughput capacity to one of the largest in the country.

Austral Resources has locked in $15 million from QIC’s Queensland Critical Minerals Fund to advance expansion planning at its Rocklands copper processing facility, aiming to boost capacity beyond 3Mtpa and extend operational life through 2034 and beyond.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

Harris Technology’s refurbished tech division surpassed $1 million in monthly sales for the first time in July 2026, nearly doubling year-on-year revenue and becoming the company’s main earnings driver.

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.

Aerometrex expects FY26 EBITDA to more than double, driven by strong MetroMap subscription growth and record revenue, signalling a pivotal step in its SaaS transition.