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James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Argosy Property Limited reported a 3.3% rise in net property income to $120.8 million for FY26, underpinned by strong leasing, a $58.5 million revaluation gain, and progress towards a 50% green portfolio by 2031.

Carnegie Clean Energy has dismissed any undisclosed information behind a recent surge in its ASX share price, attributing the spike to increased trading activity on its US OTC market.

Benz Mining has verified extensive tungsten mineralisation across its 12km Glenburgh Gold System, closely linked with high-grade gold zones. The discovery adds a potential by-product revenue stream as drilling intensifies.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has raised A$10 million through a strongly supported placement and secured a 40% Utah state tax credit, underpinning its strategy to develop a domestic US supply chain for tungsten and antimony ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing.

Accelerate Resources (ASX: AX8) has doubled its Balagundi Gold Project landholding through a strategic deal with Maritana Minerals (ASX: MRT), acquiring key tenure and receiving $200,000 in shares while divesting non-core Kanowna East assets.

WA Kaolin has successfully recapitalised its balance sheet by approximately A$16.1 million through a partially underwritten entitlement offer and significant debt reduction, positioning the company for operational growth at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Babylon Pump & Power has called off its planned acquisition of a water pumping and storage business after failing to agree on terms. The ASX-listed company now aims to refresh working capital through a capital raise and lift its trading suspension.

Kincora Copper has received a US$1.5 million non-refundable option payment from Tumen Ail Coal, marking a significant step toward divesting its Mongolian subsidiaries. The staged US$10 million deal supports Kincora’s shift to focus on Australian projects and its project generator model.

Strickland Metals (ASX:STK) has confirmed no hidden material information explains recent share price swings, attributing volatility to regulatory delays in Serbia and broader gold sector weakness.

Rumble Resources has locked in a toll milling and blending agreement with Gylden Resources and Kirkalocka Gold to process 100% of Western Queen gold ore at Kirkalocka’s plant, enabling faster cash flow and reduced capital expenditure.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.