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Austral Resources has locked in $15 million from QIC’s Queensland Critical Minerals Fund to advance expansion planning at its Rocklands copper processing facility, aiming to boost capacity beyond 3Mtpa and extend operational life through 2034 and beyond.

Kingfish Limited posted a net loss of NZD 13.6 million for FY2026, underperforming the NZX50 benchmark, but showed early signs of recovery in FY2027. The company re-elected two directors and maintained its focus on quality growth stocks amid a cautious economic outlook.

AVITA Medical posted robust Q2 2026 results with 18% revenue growth, driven by RECELL and supported by Cohealyx and PermeaDerm, and now expects to reach cash flow breakeven by year-end.

Elevra Lithium has divested its Western Australian pegmatite rights at Tabba Tabba to Wildcat Resources for $16 million plus royalties, sharpening its focus on North American lithium growth.

Wellnex Life has agreed to sell its Pain Away brand to Mentholatum Australasia for up to A$21.3 million, aiming to wipe out debt and sharpen its strategic focus.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has waived all remaining conditions on its $3.87 per unit takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust, securing 80.97% ownership and setting a firm 14 August close date.

Dome Gold Mines (ASX:DME) is raising up to AUD 2 million through unsecured convertible notes to accelerate its Sigatoka feasibility study, mining lease application, and copper-gold exploration amid rising metal prices.

Asset Plus Limited (NZX:APL) has increased its third quarter dividend to 0.25 cents per share, up from 0.20 cents, reflecting stronger Funds from Operations driven by a new lease at Munroe Lane.

Aerometrex expects FY26 EBITDA to more than double, driven by strong MetroMap subscription growth and record revenue, signalling a pivotal step in its SaaS transition.

Regener8 Resources has agreed to divest its entire Kookynie Gold Project to Goldarc Resources for $2.5 million, combining upfront shares and milestone-based payments, freeing capital to focus on its Bosnia exploration.

Viking Mines has uncovered significant tungsten mineralisation in historical rock stockpiles at its Linka Tungsten Project, Nevada, with assay results reaching 1.8% WO3, well above the historical mined average. The findings open the door to potential ore sorting applications and advance the project towards a brownfields restart.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.