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Anson Resources reveals a 46% increase in effective porosity from historical core analysis at its Green River Lithium Project, alongside strong Drill Stem Test results that underpin an upcoming resource upgrade.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 22.7% lift in Q3 FY26 mortgage lodgements to $29.54 billion, marking its strongest March quarter despite rising interest rates and subdued refinancing activity.

Great Southern Mining (ASX:GSN) is set to restart diamond drilling at its Edinburgh Park joint venture in northern Queensland, focusing on the Mt Dillon target where a significant induced polarization anomaly suggests a large intrusive-related gold system.

West Coast Silver has pinpointed a fresh high-priority conductive anomaly 50 metres east and 110 metres below the Elizabeth Hill Mine using Down Hole Electromagnetic surveying. The company is swiftly moving to drill test this target, which aligns with historic high-grade silver intercepts and could expand the resource base.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.

AMP Limited's first quarter of 2026 saw Platforms net cashflows jump 45% to $1.1 billion, alongside improved outflows in Superannuation & Investments and a $150 million share buyback commencement. The bank's GO deposits also surged, signaling momentum despite market headwinds.

PLS Group has upsized its senior notes offering to US$600 million at 6.875%, using proceeds to refinance A$375 million of debt and halve its revolving credit facility.

Strickland Metals has unveiled an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, now totalling 5.35 million ounces gold equivalent, including a maiden indicated resource of 1.25 million ounces. The resource shows strong grade continuity and remains open for expansion.

Corazon Mining has pinpointed two fresh drill-ready gold targets at its Feather Cap project in Western Australia, leveraging historical data to reveal a large untested anomaly and promising shallow intercepts near established deposits.

Comvita launches a NZ$30 million renounceable Rights Offer to refinance debt and bring Southeast Asian consumer giant Fraser and Neave onboard as a strategic investor with a near 20% stake.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has initiated a US$550 million convertible bonds offering to refinance existing 2029 bonds and support general corporate purposes, securing low-cost, non-dilutive financing with a conversion premium above current share price.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.