Latest Operating Costs News

Excite Technology Services (ASX: EXT) has secured $3.122 million in sales over June and July 2026, bolstered by government contracts and private sector recurring revenue. The company is also tapping into a growing AI cybersecurity market with a pipeline exceeding $200,000.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

InvestSMART Group Limited swung to a net loss of $575,633 in FY26, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year’s profit, amid a strategic pivot including a pending $16 million sale of its Intelligent Investor business.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Santos Limited's half-year results show a 19% drop in net profit to US$355 million amid higher production and LNG ramp-up costs, while declaring an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share.

Buru Energy has boosted its Ungani oil field’s 2C Contingent Resources by around 200%, lifting recoverable oil estimates to 660,000 barrels while exploring new, lower-cost production and local refining options.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

NextEd Group navigated a tough international education market in FY26, boosting underlying EBITDA by 7% to $15.3 million even as revenue fell 6.7%. A $13 million goodwill impairment weighed on net losses, but ongoing cost discipline and vocational course growth underpin a resilient platform.

Brisbane Broncos expect a 33% increase in half-year net profit before tax to $11.57 million, driven by higher crowd attendance and merchandise sales despite reduced ARLC funding and rising costs.

HiTech Group Australia posted a 3.2% revenue decline in FY26 to $65.6 million, with EBITDA down 35%, yet maintains a strong balance sheet and a 4 cent fully franked dividend. The company is progressing its acquisition of Hudson’s Australian operations, aiming to bolster growth and margins in FY27.

OD6 Metals consolidates progress across its rare earths, copper, and fluorspar assets with strong resource bases and ongoing development activities in Nevada, Western Australia, and New South Wales.