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Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) posted a modest 1.1% revenue rise to $2.35 billion for FY26, driven by Utilities and Asset & Facility Management growth, including a new Defence contract. EBITDA from operations surged 11.8% to $163.4 million, while statutory NPAT dipped 3.8% due to $21.2 million in ERP modernization costs. The company declared a final dividend increase to 3.5 cents per share.

Barton Gold’s June quarter report highlights exceptional high-grade gold and silver assay results across its South Australian projects, backed by a $26 million institutional placement that strengthens its cash position and development outlook.

Ardea Resources pushes back the completion of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS to pursue optimisation opportunities, while securing strong multi-level government backing and maintaining a robust financial position.

Tivan Limited has appointed Robert Gerrard as CEO (Australia), elevated Dr Ellin Lede to the Board, and named Brendon Nicol as CTO to sharpen its leadership as it moves towards key project milestones at Speewah and Molyhil.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has engaged UK-based Xcelsior Capital Advisors to support funding, government relations, and marketing for its NSW scandium projects, leveraging Xcelsior’s ties to the Wogen group and global critical minerals networks.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has named Casper Adson as CEO to spearhead its metallurgical strategy, aiming to transform its US antimony and tungsten assets into defence-grade products and tap into US government funding.

Anson Resources has secured backing from three Utah congressional representatives for its $85 million Department of Energy grant bids, targeting development of its Green River Lithium Project in Utah.

Lakes Blue Energy is positioning its Wombat Gas Project as a key contributor to Victoria's energy security and emerging AI infrastructure, with a conceptual study projecting a post-tax NPV10 of A$605 million and first gas in early 2029.

Askari Metals is deepening government and community partnerships in Ethiopia while advancing operational readiness at its Nejo Gold-Copper Project, positioning for imminent exploration activity.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) reports 60% completion of its Phase 1 drilling at the As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, with promising geological signs and ongoing government backing.

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.