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Downer EDI Limited reported a 58% jump in profit after tax and a near 60% rise in earnings per share for FY2026, even as revenue declined 7.5%. The company continued its share buy-back program and declared higher dividends.

Lodestar Minerals has taken a strategic step into Chile’s prolific copper belt by acquiring the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project, consolidating over 22 square kilometres of tenure with a rich historical drilling record. The company plans maiden drilling in the second quarter of 2027, aiming to unlock potential along a six-kilometre porphyry corridor.

Minerals 260’s latest drilling results at Bullabulling reinforce the continuity of its 6.2Moz gold resource, with standout high-grade intercepts supporting resource upgrades and expansion potential across multiple deposits.

Etherstack posted a record $8.5 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by strong project and support income, but statutory profit fell 67% due to front-loaded costs and higher expenses.

MLG Oz Limited lifted net profit after tax by 19.2% to $14.5 million, supported by stronger crushing and screening services and renewed contracts with key mining clients.

Savannah Goldfields is launching a substantial 2026 drilling campaign targeting resource growth at its Georgetown and Agate Creek gold projects, aiming to bolster feedstock for its Georgetown processing plant and unlock value at Agate Creek.

Bega Cheese Limited has delivered a robust FY2026 with a $54.8 million statutory profit, a 6.7% revenue increase, and a raised final dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The company is advancing its strategic growth plans focused on high-protein products, international expansion, and sustainability initiatives.

LaserBond Limited lifted net profit by 27.7% to $4.91 million for FY26, supported by a 10.8% revenue increase and a 15% EBITDA rise. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.8 cents per share, maintaining its dividend policy amid growth plans.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Spark New Zealand’s FY26 results highlight a return to mobile service revenue growth, a significant gain from the sale of its data centre business, and a strategic review of its Digital Services division.

Auckland Airport posted a 3% revenue increase and a stable underlying profit of NZD 309 million in FY26, driven by robust passenger growth and a $1 billion infrastructure push, while cautioning on near-term fuel price volatility and geopolitical risks.

Telstra Group Limited has updated the calculation period for the reinvestment price of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) linked to the six-month dividend ending June 2026. The interim dividend remains at AUD 0.105 per share, mostly franked, with no discount on DRP shares.