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Web Travel Group Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26 with a 22% increase in Total Transaction Value and EBITDA growth surpassing expectations, setting a confident tone for the year ahead.

Lake Resources has announced a significant upgrade to its Kachi Lithium Brine Project, boosting resources and cutting costs amid a strengthening lithium market and supportive Argentine policies.

Robex Resources has commenced commissioning at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, maintaining its schedule and budget to produce first gold in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.9 million loss for the first nine months of 2025 while securing A$2.7 million in equity funding and advancing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over mining permit expropriation.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a landmark MOU with US Strategic Metals to develop rare earth magnet recycling in Missouri, advancing the US-Australia critical minerals partnership and aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in profit for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong performances in asset management and capital advisory, while declaring a 35% franked interim dividend of $2.80 per share.

Toubani Resources confirms uninterrupted operations at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali despite local fuel and security concerns, while progressing key funding and permitting milestones.

Battery Age Minerals Limited (BM8) is accelerating exploration across its diversified critical metals projects spanning Europe, North America, and South America, positioning itself as a key player in the global supply of germanium, gallium, lithium, gold, and silver.

Almonty Industries posted a strong Q3 net income driven by rising tungsten prices and strategic financing, while advancing its flagship Sangdong Mine and acquiring new US exploration rights.

Mandrake Resources has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to supply lithium chloride to US refinery Stardust Power, marking a strategic step in the US push for domestic critical minerals.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Renascor Resources has commenced construction of its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, while securing key land and expanding exploration amid shifting global graphite supply dynamics.