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DGL Group Limited (ASX: DGL) posted a statutory net loss of $12.8 million for the half year ended December 2025, impacted by non-cash write downs and operational costs, while progressing strategic initiatives including warehouse expansion and a new liquid waste treatment plant.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

Orora has lowered its FY26 EBIT forecast for its Saverglass business due to direct operational impacts and indirect market shifts stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, while maintaining stable guidance for other segments.

DGL Group Limited has agreed to sell two chlor-alkali manufacturing plants for $2.5 million, well below their carrying value, reflecting a $5.3 million impairment charge. The sale aligns with the company’s strategic focus on core operations and is not expected to materially affect ongoing activities.

Greenvale Energy Limited has completed a key milestone in its Alpha Torbanite Project test program, progressing towards producing certified bitumen products amid tightening Australian bitumen markets.

NH3 Clean Energy has entered a pivotal phase in its WAH2 Project development, partnering with global engineering giant Linde and progressing funding discussions to secure up to A$567 million. This collaboration aims to reduce capital and operational risks as the project moves closer to a final investment decision.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s new capital framework for longevity products, set to ease capital requirements and reduce risk for providers, supporting Australia’s evolving retirement income market.

Webjet Group announces the resignation of CEO Katrina Barry, who led the company through a major demerger and strategic overhaul. The company reaffirms its FY26 EBITDA guidance despite ongoing leadership changes.

4DMedical has achieved CE Mark certification for its groundbreaking CT:VQ™ ventilation-perfusion imaging technology, unlocking the vast European market. The company also raised $83 million to fund rapid expansion across the EU.

RLF AgTech has raised $4.5 million through an institutional placement to accelerate its commercial rollout and meet rising demand amid global fertiliser shortages.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study to refine its plan for restarting mining at Que River, Tasmania, while exploring a novel data infrastructure opportunity on site.