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Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Evion Group has secured formal notice from Madagascar’s Mines Ministry that its Maniry Graphite Project permits have passed technical assessment and are set for expedited approval, marking a key step towards production.

MGX Resources reported a $20.8 million half-year loss, driven by a major rockfall at Koolan Island that halted mining and triggered a $60 million asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards gold with its recent acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

PLS Group has acquired Calix’s stake in their joint lithium processing venture, gaining full ownership and operational control while securing a royalty-free licence for Calix’s calciner technology.

Infragreen Group Limited reports a remarkable turnaround with a statutory net profit of A$3.64 million for H1 2025 and declares its inaugural interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its sustainable infrastructure investments.

Livium Ltd has turned a profit in the first half of FY26 despite lower revenues, supported by cost cuts and a new joint venture. The company also secured $4.5 million in fresh capital to expand its lithium-ion battery recycling and rare earth initiatives.

Albright Metals has agreed to sell a significant portion of its Bryah Basin tenements to Catalyst Metals for $1 million cash plus $800,000 in shares, enabling a sharper focus on its Canadian gold and antimony projects.

Falcon Metals confirms the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield with exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, while advancing exploration in Western Australia’s Errabiddy region.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reports a statutory loss of $12.8 million for H1 2025, impacted by WestConnex dispute costs, yet declares a fully franked interim dividend of 2.5 cents per share.

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

BCAL Diagnostics reported a slight revenue decline and a persistent net loss in its half-year results, with auditors flagging concerns over its ability to continue without additional funding.