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Wide Open Agriculture is closing its German plant and pivoting to contract manufacturing in Asia to cut costs and scale lupin ingredient production efficiently under new CEO Craig Swan.

Euro Manganese has filed comprehensive NI 43-101 and JORC reports for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, confirming robust economics with a base case post-tax NPV of US$492 million and an upside scenario pushing NPV to US$798 million, driven by higher manganese prices.

Elevra Lithium has commenced construction on its North American Lithium expansion, backed by a recent capital raise that fully funds the project. The expansion aims to boost spodumene concentrate output by up to 20% and reduce operating costs by mid-2027.

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.

Fletcher Building expects FY26 EBIT of $375m-$380m, bolstered by $40m in property sale gains, while executing significant divestments to reduce net debt. The company will withdraw its Moody’s credit rating as it targets a simpler capital structure.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

Element 25 is recalibrating its US battery-grade manganese project amid evolving electric vehicle battery technologies, while maintaining focus on its Butcherbird expansion in Western Australia.

CDL Investments reported a 28% drop in 2025 profit amid subdued New Zealand residential property conditions but advanced major projects and secured fast-track consents. The company expects a tougher 2026 with lower earnings due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

New Hope Corporation lifted quarterly coal production and sales, cut sustaining capital guidance, and issued $300 million in convertible notes to extend debt maturity to 2032.

Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.

MFF Capital Investments declared a 10-cent fully franked interim dividend for December 2025, with plans to raise it to 11 cents by June 2026. The firm highlights disciplined capital allocation and expands global equities research through its Montaka acquisition.