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Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $1.268 billion and more than doubled its profit after tax to $7.435 million in the first half of FY26, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous has hit a key milestone by shipping its first batch of high purity alumina to U.S. battery innovator C4V, advancing pilot plant operations and product qualification.

Aquirian Limited has reported a strong rebound to profitability in the half year ending December 2025, driven by robust revenue growth and strategic partnerships that position it for expansion in mining services.

Basin Energy's maiden drilling at the Sybella Barkly Project confirms a significant sediment-hosted rare earth element system alongside promising uranium mineralisation, setting the stage for expanded exploration in Queensland.

PWR Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 27.8% and net profit rising 38.6%, underpinned by strategic expansion in motorsports and aerospace sectors. The company also announced a higher fully franked interim dividend of 3 cents per share.

F.F.I. Holdings Limited reported a 12% rise in revenue to $33.9 million for the half year ended December 2025, while net profit after tax fell 12.3% to $1.6 million, impacted by one-off costs and a new government lease. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 10 cents per share.

Arovella Therapeutics reported a 22% increase in half-year losses to $1.88 million while securing FDA acceptance of its IND application for lead asset ALA-101, paving the way for first-in-human trials.

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Adrad Holdings reported a modest revenue rise and a dip in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while its Heat Transfer Solutions segment showed robust growth. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence amid ongoing restructuring.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a strong half-year performance with a 5% revenue increase and a 55% jump in net profit, alongside a higher interim dividend and ongoing operational consolidation.

Caterpillar has finalized its acquisition of RPMGlobal, paying shareholders A$5.00 per share and prompting RPMGlobal’s removal from the ASX. This marks a significant shift in the mining software landscape.