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Austral Resources Australia Ltd has swung from a $24.2 million loss to a $25.3 million profit in the first half of 2026, boosted by strategic acquisitions, capital raises, and operational shifts. The company is advancing its Rocklands restart and has proposed acquiring Hammer Metals to expand its copper footprint.

Pengana Capital Group (ASX:PCG) has initiated an on-market buy-back program targeting nearly 10% of its issued ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move in capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

Magontec Limited has reversed its recent losses with a 63% jump in half-year gross profit to $8.5 million and a net profit after tax of $1.1 million, driven by strong demand in electronic anodes and magnesium alloys.

Bio-Gene Technology narrowed its loss to $2.33 million in FY26 while progressing key toxicity studies for Flavocide and securing a commercial foothold for Qcide in Japan. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $3.275 million capital raise to fund ongoing development and production scale-up.

Foresta Group Holdings reports a doubling of its net loss to $6.8 million for FY2026 amid steady progress on its Kawerau biomass facility, highlighted by a long-term lease and key technical studies.

Babylon Pump & Power has successfully raised $7.27 million through an entitlement offer combining cash and debt conversion, strengthening its focus on water management rentals. Blue Hire founder Byron Ynema joins the board as the largest shareholder.

Havilah Resources sees key milestones at Kalkaroo and Mutooroo projects, with Sandfire's $70 million prefeasibility study underway and Kantra Copper commencing Mutooroo evaluation. A shareholder distribution is targeted before year-end.

SPC Global reported a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26 to $38.5 million, supported by a $100 million equity raise that halved net leverage. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-margin branded products and operational efficiencies set the stage for targeted double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in FY27.

Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Dicker Data’s first half FY26 results reveal a sharp 54% jump in net profit, driven by strong revenue growth across software and AI infrastructure, prompting an upgraded full-year forecast.