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United Overseas Australia Ltd (ASX:UOS) reported a 10.3% rise in half-year revenue to $124.65 million for the period ended 30 June 2026, while net profit after tax fell 7.7% to $41.17 million. The company announced a combined interim and special dividend totaling 2.0 cents per share.

Shine Justice Ltd reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $209.2 million for FY26, alongside a striking 1,578% jump in net profit after tax to $9.6 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.5 cents per share, signalling confidence amid ongoing investments in technology and international expansion.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

Deterra Royalties reported a record A$61.8 million iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C in the June 2026 quarter, alongside significant progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project with US$1.21 billion drawn from a US Department of Energy loan.

Meteoric Resources has surged its Measured Resources by 246% to 128 million tonnes at its Caldeira Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and underpinning future development plans.

Astron Limited is advancing talks for a $220 million senior debt package to fund Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, with a final investment decision now expected in Q3 2026.

Vulcan Energy has secured financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds to advance construction of Europe’s pioneering lithium hydroxide and renewable energy facility in the Upper Rhine Valley.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) swung to a quarterly profit with US$8.4 million gross profit and bolstered its balance sheet through a A$400 million equity raise, positioning itself for expansion in uranium production and development.

NeuRizer Ltd advanced its urea project with Reliance Industries payments and environmental submissions, despite ongoing ASX trading suspension and overdue financial reports.

Abacus Group has reported a strong turnaround with a $47.6 million net profit for the half-year to December 2025, maintaining steady funds from operations and declaring a consistent interim distribution. The group is also exploring internalising management of its key joint venture, Abacus Storage King.

Pioneer Credit has reported a robust first half for FY26, more than doubling its net profit and upgrading its full-year earnings guidance to at least $20 million.

MFF Capital Investments reported a 45% drop in net profit for the half year to December 2025 but declared a higher fully franked dividend, marking a milestone in its operational independence and strategic growth.