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The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.

Brightstar Resources has completed a $313 million funding package, fully financing its Goldfields Project to production and advancing the Sandstone Project towards a final investment decision.

Aguia Resources has completed the sale of its non-core Atocha Silver Project in Colombia, receiving the final C$1 million cash payment and fully divesting its interest. This move reflects a strategic shift to focus on near-term production assets and strengthens the company’s balance sheet.

Diatreme Resources has reported a significant boost in mineral recoveries and production forecasts for its Cyclone Project in Western Australia, driven by advanced metallurgical testwork and flowsheet optimisation.

Lion Selection Group Limited has reported a robust half-year profit of $36.6 million, driven by strategic investments in Australian mining companies amid a resurging resources boom. The company also declared a fully franked dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio and market outlook.

Kina Securities Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing details for the six months ending December 2025, offering shareholders clarity on payment and reinvestment options.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Sims Limited projects a robust FY26 underlying EBIT between $350 million and $400 million, buoyed by strong non-ferrous metal prices and resilient memory chip demand despite geopolitical and market headwinds.

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.

Strike Resources has agreed to sell a further 28.52% indirect stake in its Apurimac Iron Ore Project to JE United Ltd for A$5.5 million, while securing a US$5 million credit facility to accelerate project development and iron ore marketing.

Stonehorse Energy's Drumheller #1 well in Alberta outperforms expectations, prompting accelerated drilling of wells #2, #3, and #4 with production slated for Q2 2026.