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Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

South32 maintains its FY26 production guidance across operated assets while advancing key projects like Hermosa and navigating the upcoming Mozal Aluminium care and maintenance phase.

Deep Yellow Limited reports strong progress on its flagship Tumas Project with key engineering milestones and exploration successes, while preparing for a leadership transition and navigating a buoyant uranium market.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has announced a fresh on-market buy-back program for up to 111.9 million ordinary shares, aiming to optimise its capital structure over the next year.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has advanced its review of Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia to a more detailed Phase 2 assessment, signalling potential competition concerns. Ampol remains optimistic about completing the deal by mid-2026 despite the regulatory scrutiny.

Terra Critical Minerals has amended its option agreement with ATHA Energy Corp to fast-track uranium exploration at the Pasfield Lake Project, increasing expenditure and drilling commitments in response to rising uranium prices.

Galileo Mining Ltd has responded to an ASX price and volume query, confirming no undisclosed material information exists to explain recent trading activity. The company attributes the surge to positive market sentiment around its Norseman Project and lithium joint venture with Mineral Resources.

Rivco Australia Limited has completed its internalisation, reporting a modest decline in net asset value alongside rising water spot prices and a strong dividend yield, signaling evolving dynamics in the water entitlements market.

Paladin Energy reports a strong production ramp-up at its Langer Heinrich Mine and confirms robust progress on the Patterson Lake South project, supported by a strengthened balance sheet and a positive uranium market outlook.

Sovereign Metals has recovered a heavy rare earth monazite concentrate from its Kasiya project tailings, revealing concentrations of critical elements that surpass those of the world’s largest producers. This discovery could add a lucrative by-product stream at minimal cost, enhancing Kasiya’s strategic value amid tightening global supply chains.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

American West Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Storm Copper Project resource, boosting contained copper by 20% and silver by 36%, with a Pre-feasibility Study due in Q1 2026.