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Brightstar Resources reports strong diamond drilling results at its Sandstone Hub, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts that underpin an imminent Mineral Resource upgrade and ongoing pre-feasibility studies.

Norfolk Metals has confirmed the US$250,000 option payment for the Carmen Copper Project in Chile and completed the environmental impact report, setting the stage for further exploration and eventual ownership consolidation.

Finder Energy is accelerating development of its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, securing key infrastructure and funding partnerships to target first oil by the end of 2027. The company’s strategic moves include acquiring the Petrojarl I FPSO and a farmin agreement covering half the development costs.

Biome Australia Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenues climbing nearly 40% and net profit more than doubling, driven by strong product momentum and strategic investments.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has reported a record half-year with a 61% jump in revenue to $535.4 million and an 82% rise in net profit to $24.9 million, driven by strong performance across all business segments and strategic acquisitions. The company also declared its first-ever fully franked interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

Austal Limited reported a 21% rise in net profit to $30.5 million for H1 FY2026 on $1.11 billion revenue, yet declared no dividends amid a qualified audit.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

IMDEX Limited has reported its strongest first half ever, with revenue climbing 16% to $247 million, driven by robust market share gains and key acquisitions that broaden its mining technology portfolio.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Polaris Engineering to refurbish the critical crushing circuit at its Lake Johnston facility, marking a pivotal step towards gold production. The $5 million deal, payable in company shares, aligns with Forrestania’s strategic shift from developer to producer.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Legend Mining has received an $811,458 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office for its FY2025 R&D claim, lifting its cash position to nearly $11 million.