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Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade cobalt, scandium, nickel, copper, and lead mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, reinforcing its strategic foothold in critical minerals.

Albright Metals has agreed to sell a significant portion of its Bryah Basin tenements to Catalyst Metals for $1 million cash plus $800,000 in shares, enabling a sharper focus on its Canadian gold and antimony projects.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Mayne Pharma has initiated legal proceedings against Cosette Pharmaceuticals and associated parties, seeking substantial damages following the collapse of their acquisition deal.

BlueScope has received a revised takeover proposal offering $32.35 per share in cash from a consortium of SGH and Steel Dynamics, prompting the Board to reassess the offer amid strategic restructuring plans.

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has launched a significant C$409 million global offering, combining treasury and secondary share sales, to fund key development and exploration activities at its flagship Chilean copper project.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings Limited (ABE) has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following a capital raising announcement, signaling renewed investor engagement.

Star Minerals has entered a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, securing a gold milling agreement for its Tumblegum South project and selling its West Bryah Basin copper-gold assets for $2.75 million. Catalyst also commits to a $1 million equity placement in Star Minerals, underpinning the company’s development plans.