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Northern Star Resources reported a robust half-year profit increase driven by higher gold prices despite operational challenges, while investing heavily in transformative growth projects.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

DPM Metals Inc. delivered record revenues and earnings in 2025, driven by higher metal prices and stable production, while completing the strategic acquisition of Adriatic Metals plc, adding the Vareš polymetallic mine to its portfolio. The company outlines a robust three-year growth plan focused on expanding production and exploration.

Black Cat Syndicate has appointed James Bruce as its new Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership transition aimed at advancing its multi-site gold production and growth ambitions.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.

Impact Minerals has identified a promising standalone process to produce sulphate of potash and hydrochloric acid from lake clays in Western Australia, potentially reducing reliance on imports and addressing local industrial demand.

New Age Exploration Limited has issued a prospectus to facilitate secondary trading of new options issued under a recent $3.75 million placement, offering 1,000 new options at $0.01 each. The move aims to remove trading restrictions and improve liquidity for option holders.

Lotus Resources has launched a A$81 million equity raising to support the ramp-up of its Kayelekera uranium mine to steady state production targeted in Q2 2026, while advancing development of its Letlhakane project.

Lotus Resources has launched a A$76 million placement alongside a A$5 million share purchase plan to fund the ramp-up of uranium production at its Kayelekera mine, aiming for steady-state output by mid-2026 amid strong market fundamentals.

TMK Energy has reported a sixth straight month of rising gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in Mongolia, highlighted by a new daily record of approximately 23,800 standard cubic feet per day.

Synlait Milk Limited reveals a challenging first half of 2026 with significant losses expected, as it pivots its operations around Canterbury following the upcoming sale of its North Island assets.