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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.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a robust 66.6% increase in revenues for the half year ended December 2025, yet profits and earnings per share declined, prompting a cautious outlook despite a healthy interim dividend.

Audalia Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve for its Medcalf Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project, supported by a robust January 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update that highlights strong economic returns and a 9-year mine life.

Bathurst Resources reported a first-half FY26 EBITDA of NZD 16 million, maintaining its full-year guidance despite export challenges and cost pressures. Key development projects in New Zealand and Canada continue to advance steadily.