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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.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX: AIQ) is set to raise approximately A$10.2 million through a placement of 7.39 million units priced at A$1.38, matching its adjusted net tangible asset value. The capital will bolster AIQ’s exposure to the WSS Master Fund and other investments.

Stellar Resources has returned strong high-grade tin results at its Montana deposit, complementing near-complete drilling at Severn and reinforcing the Heemskirk Tin Project's status as Australia's highest-grade undeveloped tin resource.

TG Metals is accelerating development at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project amid improved lithium prices, with mining lease applications and resource drilling approvals underway for the Burmeister deposit.

Nelson Resources has staked 186 federal claims forming the Cinnamon Property in Nevada, directly adjoining Guardian Metal's Pilot Mountain tungsten project, positioning itself in a critical US mineral district amid soaring tungsten prices and supply concerns.