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Livium Ltd has turned a profit in the first half of FY26 despite lower revenues, supported by cost cuts and a new joint venture. The company also secured $4.5 million in fresh capital to expand its lithium-ion battery recycling and rare earth initiatives.

Adherium Limited has raised $6.7 million through a Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer, positioning itself to expand its digital respiratory management solutions and advance value-based care contracts with US insurers.

Austral Resources Australia has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX to complete a significant placement and secure a strategic investor commitment, with strong demand reported.

Cleo Diagnostics has chosen Bio-Techne’s next-generation Ella™ platform to enhance its ovarian cancer blood test, aiming for faster, more precise results and a streamlined path to FDA approval.

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.