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Freelancer Limited’s 1Q26 saw a 14% rise in group GMV to $263.3 million but a 9.4% revenue drop, weighed down by currency headwinds and security-driven user friction. Escrow.com posted record operating profit, while Loadshift grew revenue and media presence amid operational gains.

Bio-Gene has signed a term sheet with Sumitomo Corporation and Nakashima Trading to introduce its 100% natural insecticide Qcide® to Japan’s $1 billion household pest market, aiming for a late 2026 launch.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Pacific Lime and Cement has locked in a long-term quicklime supply deal with Newmont, anchoring Papua New Guinea’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing project and advancing local industry development.

Aguia Resources is poised to commence production at its Tres Estradas phosphate mine with infrastructure nearly complete and key licenses expected imminently. Meanwhile, exploration at the nearby Passo Feio project reveals promising phosphate grades, underpinning a strong market outlook amid global supply constraints.

Breville Group Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of $1.1 billion for the six months ended December 2025, alongside modest profit growth and a raised interim dividend.

TradeWindow has launched a NZ$1 million Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its Freight AI operating system development and support growth across Australasia. This follows a successful NZ$5.7 million placement, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s tech-driven future.

Fluence Corporation reported robust revenue and EBITDA growth in FY 2025, driven by strong contributions from its Ivory Coast project and expanding Smart Product Solutions. Leadership changes aim to accelerate growth as the company eyes continued momentum in 2026.

Accent Resources NL has withdrawn a previously stated production target for its Magnetite Range Project, clarifying the figure was aspirational and non-compliant with ASX rules. The company continues to advance its flagship magnetite development in Western Australia, highlighting its alignment with green steel demand.

Burgundy Diamond Mines' subsidiary Arctic Canadian Diamond Company has secured a C$115 million senior secured loan from Canada's LETL facility to support operations amid US tariffs impacting diamond markets. The funding enables continued development and operational restructuring at the Ekati mine.

Genmin Limited has completed a A$25.7 million capital raise, wiping out its debt and positioning itself to accelerate development of its flagship Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon.

Gale Pacific’s FY25 results reveal a challenging year marked by tariff disruptions in the Americas, prompting a strategic overhaul of its US operations to safeguard future growth.