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The Calmer Co. has locked in an exclusive global distribution agreement for its kava extract ingredients, underpinning a potential A$25 million revenue stream over three years across key markets including the US and ASEAN.

Gorilla Gold Mines has expanded the high-grade Val gold discovery at its Vivien Project in WA, with mineralisation now traced over 400m strike and down-dip near existing underground infrastructure.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed multiple shallow gold zones with assays up to 13.6 g/t Au at its Harnäs Gold Project, unveiling at least five high-grade shoots that remain open for expansion.

IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) delivered a standout FY26 with 21% revenue growth to $520 million and a 44% jump in net profit to $79 million, driven by organic growth and five key acquisitions. The company raised its dividend and expanded its digital earth science footprint, positioning for further gains.

AuKing Mining has pushed its first diamond drill hole at the Tundulu Rare Earth Project in Malawi well beyond initial plans, intersecting carbonatite to 510.6 metres and suggesting a larger and deeper intrusive complex than previously mapped.

Temas Resources posted a CAD 2.63 million loss for H1 2026, driven by ramped-up exploration and RCL technology development, while securing $1.5 million in fresh funding and signing initial RCL licensing contracts.

Macro Metals has agreed in principle to sell its Agbaja Iron Ore Project in Nigeria to RSIN Nigeria Limited for US$5.67 million, allowing the company to refocus on Western Australian operations.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

Mangawhai Collective aims to boost its stake in Bremworth from 19.73% to a controlling interest by offering NZD 0.90 per share for nearly 44% of outstanding shares, subject to conditions and shareholder precommitments.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.