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Qualitas Limited posted a 25% rise in net profit for FY26, driven by a 36% increase in fee earning funds under management and a strategic UK acquisition that expands its European presence.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Botala Energy reports promising early gas observations at its Serowe-3.5B well in Botswana, signaling reservoir responsiveness as the well approaches a critical dewatering stage in its Pitse Pilot.

Motio Ltd (ASX:MXO) reported a solid FY26 with revenue rising to $9.2 million, a 31% jump in cash EBITDA to $2.5 million, and a net profit before tax of $1.7 million. The company enters FY27 debt free and with forward revenue up 28%, signalling operational leverage and growth potential.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

Barton Gold has kicked off sterilisation drilling at its Tunkillia project while advancing a Pre-feasibility Study targeting early 2027. Recent extensive drilling aims to upgrade resources and underpin a mining lease application.

Eureka Group Holdings (ASX: EGH) posted a 29% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY26, driven by rapid growth in its all-age rental segment and disciplined capital deployment, while statutory profit dipped due to one-off costs and tax adjustments.

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) reported a 46% rise in net profit to $116.4 million for FY26, driven by strong US and ANZ market growth and record cash earnings of $268.9 million. The company also announced an orderly wind down of its New Zealand operations to focus on its core markets.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Lodestar Minerals has taken a strategic step into Chile’s prolific copper belt by acquiring the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project, consolidating over 22 square kilometres of tenure with a rich historical drilling record. The company plans maiden drilling in the second quarter of 2027, aiming to unlock potential along a six-kilometre porphyry corridor.

Telix Pharmaceuticals returned to profit in H1 2026, driven by strong U.S. sales of Illuccix and Gozellix, a $40 million upfront from Regeneron collaboration, and expanded R&D investment.