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Australasian Metals has lodged a new exploration permit application near its Mt Clermont and Capella projects, targeting multiple promising gold prospects in Central Queensland. The move builds on its existing inferred gold resources and aims to capitalise on strong gold market conditions.

The Star Entertainment Group reports a $110 million statutory loss for H1 FY26 as it undertakes major operational restructuring and seeks refinancing amid challenging market conditions.

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.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Mustera Property Group reported a 45% revenue increase to $7.28 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong sales at its Forbes Residences project. Despite this growth, the company posted a net loss of $724,430, narrowing its deficit from the previous year as it advances its key North Fremantle development.

Orion Equities reported a modest loss of $11,051 for the half-year ending December 2025, with net tangible asset backing per share holding steady at $0.42. The company’s investment portfolio, notably in Strike Resources and Bentley Capital, remains central to its financial position.

HALO Technologies reports a strategic pivot towards APAC growth and a UK business model overhaul, alongside a 16% revenue decline and increased net loss in FY25.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported an 18% decline in statutory revenue to A$54.8 million for 2025, while operating EBITDA surged 205% to A$9.1 million, despite a net loss of A$18 million impacted by a significant goodwill impairment and a fraud incident in Colombia.

OM Holdings Limited reported a sharp decline in profit and EBITDA for FY2025, impacted by lower selling prices and market competition, while preparing to complete a major asset disposal valued at US$120 million.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a net loss of $86.8 million for 2025, reflecting operational challenges including the suspension of Point Lake mining due to adverse tariffs. The company secured $83.4 million in Canadian tariff relief financing to bolster liquidity and restructured its debt amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Verbrec Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in its half-year results, posting a $9 million net profit and announcing its first interim dividend in the current period. Strategic acquisitions and a sharp rise in net tangible assets underpin this strong performance.

Senetas Corporation reported a reduced half-year loss with stable revenue, despite export permit delays in the Middle East. The company’s strategic alliance with Nokia and ongoing sovereign encryption developments underpin a positive outlook for FY2026.