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James Hardie Industries reports a 34% jump in Q2 FY26 net sales driven by the AZEK acquisition and European growth, while grappling with margin pressures and integration costs.

Meteoric Resources has successfully completed wet commissioning of its pilot plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone towards rare earth production at the Caldeira Project. First Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate output is expected early December, supporting ongoing feasibility studies and offtake partnerships.

Infomedia Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by TPG Capital, valuing the company at approximately AUD 651 million. The deal, supported by the board and an independent expert, is set to complete by early December 2025.

Plenti Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with a 24% increase in its loan portfolio and a 147% surge in Cash Profit Before Tax, underscoring its growing market presence and operational efficiency.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for FY26, with revenues up 20% and profit soaring over tenfold to $10.5 million. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio expanded 24%, driven by strong demand across automotive, renewable energy, and personal loans.

Harvest Technology Group has forged a pivotal exclusive reseller agreement with Pyxis Controls to expand its Nodestream™ technology across the MENATISA region, targeting critical sectors like national security and energy.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.

Riversgold Limited has commenced its second drilling phase at the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend gold mineralisation ahead of planned mining in 2026. Results from the initial phase are expected soon, potentially shaping the project's next steps.

Ballard Mining reports strong progress on its Phase 1 infill drilling at the Baldock gold deposit, confirming high-grade gold intersections and advancing towards a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

Auric Mining has generated A$8.8 million net revenue from initial gold sales at its Munda Starter Pit, setting the stage for expanded production in 2026.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary Alltype Engineering has landed approximately $40 million in contracts spanning gas, water, and petrochemical sectors, including a major gas facility in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.