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Vault Minerals met its FY26 gold production guidance with 336,540 ounces and has kicked off underground development at Sugar Zone, setting the stage for a plant restart in early FY28.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Alcoa Corporation is set to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, boosting its global scale and supply chain resilience.

Brazilian Critical Minerals releases a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema Rare Earth Project, highlighting a US$1.47 billion post-tax NPV and a swift 0.5-year payback period, underpinned by low capital and operating costs.

Lunnon Metals has greenlit a $13 million FY2027 exploration budget to aggressively test a conceptual 1.2-2.4 million ounce gold target at its Foster-Baker area within the St Ives gold camp, aiming to drill more metres than in any year over the past six decades.

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has delivered a landmark FY26 with underlying net profit after tax surging 25.8% to $381.2 million, beating 2027 targets a year early and raising its dividend by 10%. The company continues to invest heavily in automation, digital initiatives, and laboratory expansions while advancing its climate strategy amid a post-year-end cyber incident.

Otto Energy has launched a formal process to sell its Gulf of America oil and gas holdings, aiming to unlock shareholder value amid favourable commodity prices. The move includes key assets South Marsh Island 71 and Green Canyon 21, with no set timeline or guarantee of sale completion.

EROAD Limited reported stable FY26 revenue of NZD 195 million amid a $134.7 million North American impairment, unveiling a strategic reset centred on ANZ growth and its expanding electronic Road User Charges platform.

Emeco Holdings expects FY26 operating EBITDA near $290 million despite weather and supply headwinds, while FY27 outlook targets stable earnings with improved utilisation and ongoing deleveraging.

Perseus Mining has boosted its on-market share buy-back program by A$50 million to A$150 million, reflecting confidence in its balance sheet and cash flow generation while maintaining funding for organic growth.