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Ampol's first half 2026 earnings soared, powered by a resilient supply chain and a sharp rise in refinery margins driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions.

Kingsgate Resources hit its FY26 production target with 86,078 ounces of gold and outperformed cost guidance, while advancing key assets and joining the ASX200.

PhosCo Ltd has expanded its Gasaat phosphate resource to 166.6 million tonnes at 20.6% P2O5, unveiled new discoveries, and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that simplifies processing, positioning the project for a Bankable Feasibility Study in late 2026.

Sovereign Metals has unveiled a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Kasiya project, projecting a US$2.2 billion pre-tax NPV and positioning the mine as a critical non-Chinese supplier of rutile, graphite, and heavy rare earths to the US and allies.

Advanced Braking Technology (ASX: ABV) posted a record $6.2 million in product sales for Q4 FY26, lifting full-year revenue 22.7% to $23.5 million. The company’s autonomous BRAKEiQ system advanced key milestones as international engagement expanded.

GALE Pacific reported a robust $4.1 million operating cash inflow in Q4 FY26, culminating in $14.4 million for the full year. The company reduced borrowings by over $12 million, entering FY27 with a net cash position of $4.9 million and renewed focus on growth amid geopolitical uncertainties.

St George Mining has delivered its most impressive drill results yet at the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing a new record intercept of 207 metres of continuous high-grade mineralisation from surface. These findings bolster the case for a straightforward open-pit operation and reinforce Araxá’s status as South America’s largest, highest-grade carbonatite-hosted rare earth resource.

WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

Liontown Limited reported a record $137 million net cash flow in the June quarter, boosting its cash reserves to $561 million and hitting a new high in underground development metres. The company is on track to reach a 2.8 Mtpa mining run-rate by the end of FY27, supported by strong lithium prices and steady operational progress.

Perpetual Limited recorded solid growth across its divisions in Q4 FY26, with Corporate Trust and Asset Management buoyed by market gains despite net outflows. The company is advancing the sale of its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital, targeting completion in late 2026.

D3 Energy has expanded its helium resource base significantly in South Africa, certifying a maiden contingent resource at ER386 that boosts combined helium resources by 65%. The company also certified its first Australian prospective resource and started drilling at Nooitgedacht in ER315.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.