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Axel REE Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, achieving over 96% recovery of magnetic rare earth oxides using hydrochloric acid leaching. This milestone supports a dual-path development strategy combining low-cost in situ recovery with a longer-term acid leach option.

AGL Energy Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in March 2026. This dividend reflects the company’s steady financial footing amid ongoing market challenges.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported a significant increase in its half-year loss to $3.82 million, driven by reduced revenue and higher research and development expenses. The company continues to invest heavily in its neuroprotective drug candidate ARG-007 amid ongoing clinical trials.

Cosmo Metals Limited has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.55 million, aimed at advancing drilling and exploration across its key gold and base metals projects. The offer includes new shares and attaching options, with funds earmarked for multiple projects in Western Australia and New South Wales.

CSL Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of USD 1.30 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in April 2026 with multi-currency options for shareholders.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.35 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Computershare Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.55 per share for the six months ending December 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Alice Queen Limited has successfully raised an additional $280,000 from unrelated investors, increasing the size of its tranche two placement to fund key exploration projects and working capital.

Tartana Minerals secures $4.5 million to ramp up exploration at its Nightflower Silver-Lead-Zinc-Antimony project and appoints a new director to bolster governance.

Brightstar Resources has launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders discounted shares to fund key mining projects. The offer opens on 10 February and closes on 27 February 2026.

Regal Partners Global Investments Limited (ASX, RG1) has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $103.5 million profit after tax for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a 6.0 cent fully franked interim dividend and an active share buy-back program.