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BauMart has reached a pivotal milestone in its BuildMart Modular project with the delivery of four modular homes to Fremantle, marking a practical demonstration of offsite construction's efficiency and quality.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

Macarthur Minerals narrowed its loss to $1.82 million for FY26, bolstered by a major new investor and joint venture at its Lake Giles iron ore project in Western Australia.

Booster Innovation Fund reported a $1.593 million profit for the year ended March 2026, supported by increased net assets. However, valuation risks persist due to early-stage investments and recent capital raises at lower prices.

Booster Investment Scheme 2's Private Land and Property Fund swung back to profit with NZD 1.3 million after tax for the year ended March 2026, despite net asset value slipping due to unit redemptions. The Fund’s investment portfolio remains concentrated in unlisted New Zealand agricultural and property assets, while its Manager faces unrelated FMA proceedings.

Orbminco Limited's latest infill drilling at Majestic North delivers standout shallow gold grades, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and advancing mining studies.

Manuka Resources has secured the final US$4 million tranche of its US$30 million Nebari facility, fueling its push to restart gold production at Mt Boppy and silver output at Wonawinta by September 2026.

Infratil Limited has issued nearly 2.8 million new ordinary shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at an issue price of NZD 14.70 each, expanding its capital base without altering shareholder rank.

Talius has landed a $1.15 million contract with Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (North NSW), doubling its recent Queensland deal and adding over $100,000 in annual recurring revenue.

Po Valley Energy has lodged a crucial Environmental Impact Assessment for a four-well gas drilling program at its Selva Malvezzi concession in Northern Italy, aiming to boost production and support regional energy needs.

Calix's subsidiary Leilac has locked in a paid engineering study with an East Asian cement producer, advancing its commercial cement decarbonisation technology without capital outlay. This complements its recent Indian partnership and signals a strategic pivot to capital-light projects.

Toubani Resources (ASX: TRE) is acquiring a near 20% equity interest in Avanti Gold (CSE: AGC) via a share swap, gaining exposure to the Misisi Gold Project in the DRC with a 3.1 million ounce inferred resource.