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Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous project reveals a strong financial case for a staged US high purity alumina plant, projecting a post-tax NPV₈ of A$518 million and a 42.3% IRR under a modular development approach.

EVZ Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $123.1 million and a 213% jump in net profit after tax to $3.87 million for FY2026, resuming dividends for the first time since 2010.

Cadence Opportunities Fund fell 2.3% in July, lagging the All Ordinaries index, but delivered a robust 26.6% gain over the past year and declared fully franked dividends yielding up to 7.4%.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

HUB24 delivered a standout FY26 with record net inflows of $18.9 billion, a 20% rise excluding large migrations, and boosted total Funds Under Administration to $164.3 billion. The platform’s adviser base grew 11%, while new product launches and AI-driven tools expanded its market footprint.

Pengana Capital Group has successfully closed the $267 million initial public offering for its AI Private Opportunities Trust, marking a significant expansion in its fund management portfolio. The new trust is set to begin trading on the ASX on 2 July 2026.

IMDEX Limited has delivered a record 3Q FY26 revenue increase of 29% in constant currency, fueled by strong global demand, strategic acquisitions, and AI-enabled mining technology solutions.

Praemium Limited lifted its total Funds Under Administration by 18% to $73.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong net inflows and growth in its non-custodial portfolio administration. The ongoing integration of Technotia is set to deliver $9 million in annual technology salary savings from FY27.

HUB24 continued its strong growth trajectory in Q3 FY26 with $4 billion in net platform inflows and announced plans to acquire the trustee of its super fund, signaling strategic consolidation amid market volatility.

Duratec Limited reported a modest revenue decline in 1H FY26 but posted gains in profitability and maintained its dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and sector diversification.

Sun Silver Limited’s latest re-assay results confirm near-surface antimony mineralisation at its Maverick Springs Project, reinforcing its potential as a critical minerals hub alongside silver and gold. This comes as JPMorgan’s landmark US$75 million investment in U.S. antimony projects signals growing strategic focus on domestic mineral security.

Clime Investment Management has bolstered its balance sheet with a $2.3 million placement and launched a strategic product review amid evolving market dynamics and industry consolidation.