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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Robex Resources has officially reached commercial production at its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, marked by a significant first shipment of over 6,300 ounces of gold. This milestone sets the stage for the company’s strategic growth and upcoming merger plans.

Orora Limited reported a statutory profit of $58.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by operational improvements despite significant restructuring costs. The company declared an interim dividend and announced a fresh share buy-back program.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Nimy Resources is set to present at the Resources Rising Stars Summer Series Conference, highlighting its significant gallium discovery in Western Australia and strategic partnership with US entities to supply this critical mineral for defence applications.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

Argo Investments has reported a half-year profit of $130.8 million and declared a record fully franked interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share, reflecting strong dividend growth despite a challenging market environment.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) project and its 50% owned Minhub rare earths processing initiative, advancing engineering design and market engagement amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

VBX Limited has reported a significant 51% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource and enhanced its project feasibility study, supported by fresh funding and robust market conditions.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery of gallium and rubidium at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, while withdrawing from its Congo base metals venture due to security concerns.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.