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Evion Group confirms high-grade fluorspar assays up to 88.15% CaF2 at its Carp Project in Nevada, validating a large, near-surface mineralised system. The company plans an extensive exploration program to capitalise on the US critical minerals demand.

Godolphin Resources is spinning out its Narraburra Rare Earths Project into a new ASX-listed entity, Matrix Critical Minerals, with MST Financial appointed to spearhead the IPO expected in the second half of 2026.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has agreed to sell three convenience retail assets for $8 million, achieving a 1.4% premium to book value, with proceeds earmarked for its on-market buy-back program.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to find unacceptable circumstances in Diamond Infraco’s bid for Atlas Arteria, accepting ASIC relief and an undertaking that address concerns over the conditional price increase mechanism.

West Wits Mining has locked in a ZAR 875 million senior loan facility with Absa and Nedbank, replacing earlier funding and boosting support for its Qala Shallows project; the first new South African gold mine in over 15 years.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $1.1 million in new orders for FY26, including a $572k extension with a classified defence partner supported by Dell Technologies and $513k in Algho AI platform contracts across four enterprise sectors.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) has declared a fully franked 3.7 cent dividend, continuing a trend of rising payouts amid a standout 44.7% net return over the past year, significantly outperforming the ASX200AI benchmark.

SGH Ltd’s Investor Day showcased its diversified portfolio strength, with key insights into operational performance and strategic priorities across WesTrac, Boral, Coates, and its significant energy and media holdings.

Arafura Rare Earths has committed to constructing the Nolans Rare Earths Project, Australia's first fully integrated ore-to-oxide operation, backed by binding offtake deals and sovereign financing. Construction is slated to start in September 2026, positioning Nolans as a strategic node in global rare earth supply chains.

Stelar Metals (ASX:SLB) is accelerating exploration at its Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to capitalise on soaring tungsten prices and critical mineral demand driven by Chinese export restrictions.

IMEXHS Limited exceeded FY25 revenue and EBITDA guidance, driven by strategic contract wins and AI-powered workflow automation. The company projects stronger software growth and sustained profitability in FY26.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.