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Lovisa delivered another year of strong reported growth, with revenue rising 17.6% to A$938.8 million as its store network passed 1,100 locations. But comparable store sales grew just 2.0%, leaving management’s expansion engine carrying more of the load while executive incentive hurdles went unmet.

Dreadnought Resources is preparing to move Star of Mangaroon into mining and processing while advancing Metzke’s Find as a second potential gold development. The company ended September with A$11.6 million in cash and term deposits after a quarterly cash outflow of A$4.1 million.

Celsius Resources has cleared several hurdles to sell its 95% Opuwo cobalt-copper interest to Chinalco for US$15 million, but regulatory approvals are still outstanding. In the Philippines, criminal, regulatory, court and arbitration proceedings continue to cloud the company’s position in the Makilala project.

Talisman Mining has expanded the shallow gold footprint at its Sheepyard Prospect in New South Wales and is preparing RC drilling to test an untested anomaly at depth. The company has also raised about A$4 million, although part of the funding and director participation still require shareholder approval.

Energy Resources of Australia has pushed back its critical Pit 3 capping schedule by about 14 months and flagged a potential A$25 million to A$95 million increase in Ranger rehabilitation costs. The warning comes as ERA burns A$62.3 million in quarterly operating cash and awaits a November appeal hearing over Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition.

Bentley Capital returned to profit in FY2026 after receiving $300,000 from legal-cost and deposit settlements. The result lifted net tangible assets, but the listed investment company remains heavily dependent on Strike Resources and has limited cash relative to its liabilities.

Connexion Mobility delivered record Q1 FY27 revenue and profit as Hallam Road Automotive contributed for a full quarter. The company also began developing Hyundai Motor America’s Dealer Lot Management platform, while renewal talks with its largest disclosed OEM relationship remain unresolved.

Energy Technologies has outlined two signed commercial arrangements for its Cogenic laser display technology, including a SYNCH purchasing framework worth up to US$10 million and a 5% royalty licence with Amalgamated Vision. The opportunity is meaningful, but the SYNCH arrangement carries no minimum order commitment and still depends on product specifications, acceptance and purchase orders.

Aeris Resources has more than tripled the Golden Plateau mineral resource at its Cracow operation to 200,000 ounces of contained gold, supported by new drilling and a revised geological model. The deposit is not yet an Ore Reserve, but Aeris has begun mine design and permitting work around a potential open-pit and underground development.

NOVONIX has made a second US$7 million amortisation payment under its convertible debenture funding agreement with Yorkville affiliate YA II PN, Ltd. The payment reduces the amount outstanding to US$21 million, but further cash demands may follow if the company’s share price remains below A$0.12.

Scott Technology delivered record FY26 revenue and operating EBITDA, lifted its full-year dividend to 9 cents per share and issued FY27 guidance for further growth. The harder question is whether a lighter forward-work balance and higher investment can support the next phase of its Destination 2030 plan.

Star Minerals has secured a 24-month Ore Purchase Agreement with Forrestania Resources for up to 400,000 tonnes of Tumblegum South mill feed. Haulage of the first batch is scheduled to begin on 23 October, putting the company’s planned first gold pour closer to an operational test.