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Solvar Limited reported solid FY25 results with profit growth, a significant dividend hike, and a positive outlook for FY26 driven by loan originations and commercial lending expansion.

Wisr Limited has successfully completed a $9.4 million institutional placement and launched a $2 million share purchase plan, aiming to reduce debt and accelerate its path to profitability by the second half of fiscal 2026.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program targeting a significant niobium anomaly at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project, funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move could unlock new battery metals potential alongside existing lithium and gold prospects.

Ariana Resources reports strong assay results from its latest drilling at Tavsan Mine, confirming mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and setting the stage for a resource update in 2026.

New Frontier Minerals has lodged a mining lease application for the Big One Copper Deposit in Queensland’s Mt Isa belt, aiming for first production in early 2027. The move solidifies tenure over a key copper asset and advances plans for open-cut mining with processing through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Leeuwin Metals has reported further shallow gold intercepts along a 1.6km strike at its Evanston trend within the Marda Gold Project, Western Australia, alongside new electromagnetic anomalies suggesting deeper mineralisation. A major drilling campaign is set to begin this month, underpinning plans for a maiden resource estimate.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported steady cash earnings in 1Q26, supported by improved net interest margins and deposit mix, while residential lending contracted amid competitive pressures. Strategic technology rollouts promise growth in the second half.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s latest Basel III disclosures reveal a slight dip in capital ratios offset by improved liquidity and funding stability for the quarter ended September 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2% increase in cash NPAT to approximately $2.6 billion for 1Q26, supported by lending and deposit growth despite margin pressures and rising expenses.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced mining at its Neta Gold Prospect in WA, with ore processing agreements in place and first cashflow anticipated by early 2026. The company also outlines ambitious exploration plans for its broader portfolio.

N1 Holdings Limited has expanded its funding capacity beyond $380 million through a major refinance and the launch of a new mortgage fund, positioning itself for growth in Australia's private credit market.

Elixir Energy’s upcoming Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough has qualified for a substantial federal R&D tax incentive, covering nearly half of its drilling and testing costs. This financial boost underpins the company’s ambitious plans to validate a major gas play in 2026.