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VRX Silica has assembled much of the commercial and regulatory case for Arrowsmith North, including 960,000 tonnes per annum of binding offtakes and a reported A$179.2 million project NPV. The harder test now is funding construction while final approvals, logistics contracts and a final investment decision remain outstanding.

IperionX says its GenX continuous titanium furnace processed more than 500 kilograms of powder while using substantially less power, magnesium and hydrogen than batch HAMR production. The results strengthen the case for an industrial-scale line, although further optimisation and engineering work are still required.

Lithium Universe’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery reveals robust economics and strategic US positioning, aiming to close North America’s lithium conversion gap.

Australian Unity Limited (ASX:AYU) posted a statutory loss of $155.2 million for FY2026, reflecting regulatory headwinds, transformation costs, and sector disruptions, while advancing its climate risk management and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Prestal Holdings Limited posted a 30% drop in sales to $10.3 million and a $3.6 million net loss for FY26, while exiting its core Hampers With Bite business in a strategic pivot.

Oliver's Real Food swung to a statutory profit of $598k in FY2026, reversing a $2.91 million loss a year earlier, driven by store closures and cost discipline. Despite an 8% revenue drop, EBITDAI surged 36.8%, and the company kicked off FY27 with encouraging sales and earnings growth.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.

WiseTech Global posted a record $1.4 billion in revenue for FY26, driven by the e2open acquisition and AI-led efficiencies, while underlying net profit rose 29%. The company outlines a confident FY27 growth outlook amid ongoing integration and innovation.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.