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Nickel Industries has received a significant 60% increase in its 2026 nickel ore sales quota, positioning the company to capitalise on rising nickel prices and ramp up its next-generation processing projects.

Schaffer Corporation’s first half FY26 profit fell sharply due to a Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack disrupting production, while its South Connect Jandakot property development breaks ground.

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a significant 61% drop in net profit and a 17% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 2025, impacted by operational disruptions and softer market conditions. Despite the downturn, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

Chariot Resources Ltd has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it finalises a significant financing arrangement, with an announcement expected by 20 February 2026.

American West Metals has appointed a top Washington DC advisory firm to deepen US government engagement for its West Desert Project, aiming to establish the first domestic indium supply chain amid critical minerals supply risks.

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.