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Radiopharm Theranostics has finished enrolling patients in its U.S. Phase 2b trial of RAD 101 for brain metastases imaging, reporting promising interim data showing 90% concordance with MRI. The company aims to launch a pivotal Phase 3 trial following a full data readout in June 2026.

DGL Group reported a 5.8% revenue decline to $225.2 million in H1 FY26, weighed down by audit qualifications, ERP rollout delays, and one-off impairments. Despite these headwinds, the company cut net debt by $16.4 million and advanced strategic site consolidations and new facility investments.

Love Group Global Ltd reported a 15% decline in quarterly customer cash receipts to $884k in Q3 FY26, driven by a sharp drop in Hong Kong. Despite this, the company maintained positive net operating cash flow and is pursuing growth in US and UK markets.

Tian An Australia Limited reported a statutory profit of $23.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong property development sales and a gain from restructuring its major shareholder loan. The company progressed multiple residential projects and improved its net asset position amid a recovering housing market.

Janus Electric has locked in two California HVIP vouchers worth US$112,500 each for its initial US vehicle conversions, validating its tech under a key decarbonisation program. It also inked a non-binding MOU with Energy One to explore battery swap and charging infrastructure for Class 8 freight trucks across North America.

Element 25 has secured $18 million through a share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird Manganese Project, aiming to increase output to 1.1 million tonnes annually and support its US battery-grade manganese facility.

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.