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Infinity Metals has secured a two-year exclusive option to acquire 100% of the high-grade Swansea copper mine in Arizona and raised A$2.25 million via a discounted placement to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defied North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Kingston Resources secures $12.9 million through placement and entitlement offer to fund a 25,000m drilling program and plant expansion at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, bolstering cash reserves to $32.3 million ahead of a planned operational restart.

WIN Metals has taken a strategic step to progress its Radio Gold Project by securing a six-month option to acquire a modular gravity processing plant from Tungsten Mining, aligning with its plan for onsite gold processing at 120,000 tonnes per annum.

Emeco Holdings expects FY26 operating EBITDA near $290 million despite weather and supply headwinds, while FY27 outlook targets stable earnings with improved utilisation and ongoing deleveraging.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5598 per MQGPG capital note, payable in September 2026. The distribution is partly franked at 35%, reflecting a total annualised yield of 6.19%.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Sims Limited has lifted its FY26 underlying EBIT forecast to $420-$435 million, driven by robust North American metals performance and growth in its Lifecycle Services segment amid mixed ferrous market conditions.

Flight Centre Travel Group has trimmed its FY26 profit forecast due to Middle East conflict impacts on leisure travel, while launching a fresh $200 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in recovery.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced fully franked quarterly distributions ranging from AUD 1.2733 to AUD 1.3174 on four series of its PERLS capital notes, payable in September 2026.

Precinct Properties has struck a $600 million deal to sell a 50% stake in Auckland’s PwC Tower to PAG, cutting its gearing to a lean 24% and setting the stage for future growth.

Delegat Group has raised its full-year Operating Net Profit after Tax forecast to $60-62 million, up from $50-55 million, driven by stronger global sales, lower US tariffs, and favourable FX.