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Scott Technology delivered a solid HY26 with 7% EBITDA growth to $13 million, driven by strong performances in Materials Handling and Mining, offsetting softness in Protein and Appliances. Forward work rose to $177 million, underpinning expectations for a stronger second half despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Aspen Group (ASX: APZ) has delivered robust operational and financial results for the nine months ending 31 March 2026, showing significant growth in rental income, development profits, and earnings. The company confirms it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance for FY26 and FY27 amid a supportive market environment.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Acrow Limited has reported record new hire contracts and a robust sales pipeline, confirming FY26 guidance and issuing optimistic initial guidance for FY27 revenue and earnings.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

Adveritas Limited has launched an upgraded self-serve TrafficGuard™ platform targeting over 200 million small to medium enterprises globally, marking a significant expansion in its total addressable market and revenue potential.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

Duratec Limited has delivered its strongest half-year performance to date, reporting record revenue and gross profit across its diversified engineering and construction services. The company’s investor briefing highlighted robust order books, strategic growth in Defence and Energy sectors, and expansion into new regional markets.

Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica Project, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and initiating spot-priced helium sales as it moves toward continuous operations and long-term contracts.

Western Mines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magnium Australia to explore supplying magnesite from the Mulga Tank Project for low-carbon magnesium metal production. This collaboration could add a new revenue stream by monetising a previously overlooked magnesite cap.