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Skin Elements has secured an exclusive New Zealand distribution agreement for its ECO-Nurture bio-stimulant, raised $1.47 million through options and placement, and refreshed its board after shareholder votes.

Michael Hill International reported a 2% rise in group sales and a comparable EBIT increase of up to 57% for FY26, driven by strong performances in Canada and Australia alongside disciplined cost management.

Rua Gold’s Auld Creek Project has qualified for New Zealand’s new Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, promising a faster permitting timeline and reduced regulatory risk as the company advances toward mine development.

Livium Ltd has locked in A$1.575 million in initial funding from The Lind Partners, with potential to raise up to A$11.75 million over two years, while offering shareholders a discounted share purchase plan to support its recycling growth strategy.

Ampol's first half 2026 earnings soared, powered by a resilient supply chain and a sharp rise in refinery margins driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions.

PainChek lifted implemented ARR by 5.9% to $4.46 million and secured its first US commercial contracts under a major Sabra REIT agreement, boosting customer receipts 27% in the June quarter.

Saturn Metals has locked in $100 million from a two-tranche placement, anchored by major shareholders including Golden Crane, to push its Apollo Hill Gold Project towards production. A $5 million Share Purchase Plan will offer further participation to existing investors.

Santana Minerals made significant strides in the June quarter at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, progressing regulatory approvals, expanding mineralisation, and securing robust funding to underpin development plans.

OMG Group delivered a near 50% jump in FY26 net sales, expanding its product range nationally and breaking into international markets with new distribution agreements.

ReNerve Limited delivered its strongest sales quarter ever with $211,000 in revenue, boosted by new distribution deals in Asia-Pacific and a $5 million funding facility to underpin growth.

New Age Exploration (ASX: NAE) has completed Phase 2 drilling at its Lammerlaw Gold-Antimony Project in New Zealand, revealing a new shear-hosted gold discovery at the Bella Prospect. Concurrently, the company has begun field exploration at its recently acquired Wallah Silver Project in NSW, setting the stage for maiden drilling.

Cue Energy Resources posted a solid quarter with a 16% production rise and $13.6 million cash receipts, backed by new drilling and a refreshed board after Horizon Oil's takeover.