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BCI Minerals confirms the Mardie Salt and Potash Project remains on track for first salt shipment in the second half of 2026, supported by binding offtake agreements and a positive salt price outlook driven by supply shortfalls in Asia.

Contact Energy's February 2026 report reveals rising electricity and gas sales, improved generation efficiency, and robust hydro storage, underpinning a stable financial outlook for FY26.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.

The ACCC has advanced its Phase 2 review of Ampol’s proposed acquisition of EG Australia, identifying fewer sites of competition concern but maintaining scrutiny over key metropolitan markets.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Jupiter Mines Limited reported a 15.7% rise in profit after tax for HY2026, driven by its stake in the Tshipi manganese mine and a key joint venture deal with Exxaro Resources. The company navigates production challenges and market shifts while preparing for a dividend decision.

Cleo Diagnostics reported a 53% drop in revenues and a slight increase in net loss to $1.98 million for H1 2025, while progressing its pivotal FDA clinical trial for an ovarian cancer blood test with strong regulatory and commercial milestones.

K&S Corporation’s half-year results reveal a notable decline in revenue and net profit, accompanied by a reduced interim dividend, signaling challenges ahead for the logistics firm.

Viking Mines has revealed promising high-grade tungsten intercepts from digitised historical drilling at its Linka Project in Nevada, accelerating exploration plans amid a bullish tungsten market.

RLF AgTech has secured strategic distribution partnerships with two leading Indian agricultural groups, marking its commercial entry into one of the world’s largest crop nutrition markets. These agreements position RLF for rapid expansion in India’s vast and growing agricultural sector.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a 6.9% portfolio loss for H1 2025, underperforming the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet declared a fully franked interim dividend and teased a significant special dividend.

Estrella Resources has released promising initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade, low magnesium limestone and chalk deposits. The company aims for a JORC-compliant resource estimate of at least 500 million tonnes.