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Dateline Resources has gained a powerful ally in its bid to restart the Colosseum project, with the US Government asking a federal court to suspend the injunction blocking operations. A Department of War declaration argues the California rare earth project serves US economic and national security interests, but the stay remains undecided.

Garda Property Group has conditionally agreed to sell its Pinkenba industrial property for $33.25 million, slightly below its independent valuation. The transaction would reduce drawn debt by about $32.9 million and lower gearing to 26.7%, provided the buyer completes due diligence.

Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

Marlin Global’s portfolio fell 6.3% before fees and tax in FY26 while its benchmark gained 30.5%, producing a NZ$17.3 million net loss. The Fisher Funds-managed vehicle is responding with broader sector coverage, faster portfolio turnover and an expanded research team.

First Graphene expanded its product range and international footprint in FY2026, lifting revenue while narrowing its annual loss. But the company says continued operations depend on securing further equity funding, putting commercial execution and liquidity at the centre of its next phase.

GCM Corporation’s FY26 report charts its shift from explorer to thermal-management manufacturer, with independent VHD validation, 44 products and first reported product sales. But the company remains loss-making, cash-burning and dependent on further funding, while its auditor warns of material uncertainty over going concern.

Invictus Energy has entered FY2027 with A$10.89 million in cash and a funded November drilling target, but its annual report warns that further financing may be required to continue operations. The company also reported a wider A$6.54 million loss for FY2026.

Global X S&P Biotech ETF (ASX:CURE) reported a AUD22.601 million profit for the year to 30 June 2026, reversing the prior year’s AUD2.863 million loss. The turnaround was driven overwhelmingly by gains in listed biotech securities and foreign exchange, rather than recurring income.

Litchfield Minerals has expanded its Harts Range exploration model, raised A$8 million and ended FY2026 with A$4.6 million in cash. The opportunity is growing, but the auditor flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to fund future operations.

Sovereign Metals has expanded Kasiya into a potential rutile, graphite and heavy rare earths project, with a rare earths study adding an estimated US$722 million of pre-tax NPV8. The opportunity comes with a sharper execution challenge: Rio Tinto will not become operator, while Sovereign still needs a mining licence, binding offtakes and substantial funding.

Beam Communications has returned $13.3 million to shareholders after completing the ZOLEO divestment, while its continuing operations moved back into profitability. The turnaround comes with a sharp revenue decline and management warning that FY27 revenue and profit will be lower than FY26.

Betashares’ 2026 annual report shows a sharp split across its thematic ETF range, led by a $1.886 billion accounting profit for the Nasdaq 100 ETF and a $97.7 million loss for its Australian technology fund. The report also flags a 24.89% post-year-end fall in the Space Industry ETF’s NAV and a name change for the energy-transition strategy.