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SunRice Group maintains its forecast for profit growth in FY26, even as revenue is expected to remain flat or slightly decline due to competitive pressures, adverse weather, and geopolitical disruptions.

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.

EV Resources has restructured its Tecomatlán plant acquisition to fast-track antimony production with a low-risk, milestone-based payment plan. Refurbishment is underway, supported by strong metallurgical results and a clear path to near-term output.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

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.

EOS management, including CEO Dr Andreas Schwer and CFO Clive Cuthell, have exercised over 3.3 million share options, with the CEO set to sell a significant portion to fund personal commitments.

Sequoia Financial Group is actively reviewing its retail licensee services, focusing on its subsidiary InterPrac Financial Planning, with potential structural changes or a sale under consideration amid shifting platform provider relationships.

Bass Oil Limited has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to fund key projects including the Vanessa gas field acquisition and Indonesian oil drilling, positioning itself for a 2026 entry into the East Coast Gas Market.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and fast-track a mining lease application by year-end. The project’s strong economics and rising gold and silver prices underpin an optimistic development outlook.

ABx Group has announced a breakthrough with its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting higher heavy rare earth content and fewer impurities. This advancement enhances project flexibility and strengthens ABx’s position in the competitive rare earths market.