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Elixir Energy has reached a key milestone by drilling and casing the heel of its Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, setting the stage for horizontal drilling aimed at unlocking commercial gas flow.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork results and progress on the Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project in Brazil, highlighting potential for a globally significant operation.

MCS Services Limited has reported a significantly reduced half-year loss and announced plans to sell its Highways Traffic subsidiary, aiming to strengthen its financial position amid ongoing challenges.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 10% drop in H1 FY26 revenue, offset by a 71% improvement in EBITDA, while navigating ongoing licence suspensions and a critical refinancing process.

Stakk Limited reports a robust 222% quarterly revenue growth in 2025, with an $8.53 million annual recurring revenue run-rate and a strengthened balance sheet. The company also refines its accounting treatment of contingent consideration following its Radical-DBX acquisition.

Nexion Group Ltd reports a striking turnaround to a $6.3 million net profit in H1 2026, driven by gains from subsidiary sales, while continuing operations still face losses amid efforts to regain ASX trading status.

Range International Limited reported a 39% revenue increase to US$2.34 million for 2025 but remains loss-making with a net loss of US$1.15 million. The company’s financial statements highlight ongoing going concern uncertainties.

FBR Limited reports a significant reduction in half-year losses alongside new robotic product launches, yet cash flow challenges raise questions about its financial sustainability.

Merino & Co. Limited reported a 60.5% drop in revenue and a 28.2% increase in net loss for the half-year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic investment phase aimed at future growth. The company is expanding production capacity and building inventory ahead of wholesale expansion, signaling a pivot towards revenue acceleration.

Eden Innovations Ltd reports a $1.43 million half-year profit, reversing prior losses thanks to a $4.45 million property sale and significant debt reduction, while advancing international commercialisation of its concrete and fuel technologies.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Norwood Systems Limited reported a significant revenue increase for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a widening net loss and strategic progress with Tier-1 telecom customers. The company secured additional funding and advanced its AI-driven voice platforms in collaboration with global hyperscalers.