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Exultant Mining has completed its maiden Balerion drilling program, with final assays confirming silver-zinc-lead-copper mineralisation and local gold enrichment. The explorer is now shifting its near-term attention to three targets across the 390km² Black Hammer project while holding A$2.729 million in cash.

Bentley Capital returned to profit in FY2026 after receiving $300,000 from legal-cost and deposit settlements. The result lifted net tangible assets, but the listed investment company remains heavily dependent on Strike Resources and has limited cash relative to its liabilities.

WAM Active estimates its pre-tax NTA at $0.84 per share after October volatility hit small-cap resources and technology holdings. The listed investment company has declared 5.2 cents per share in fully franked dividends, while its Firmus Technologies valuation remains unchanged after the startup withdrew its IPO.

Spheria Emerging Companies reported a sharp fall in FY2026 profit after tax after its portfolio returned just 0.3%, well behind the 8.1% benchmark. Monthly fully franked dividends continue and the listed investment company avoided a conversion vote after trading at a premium to NTA.

Firebrick Pharma has raised approximately $732,000 from strategic investors, with its Philippines licensing partner investing $631,750 to lift its holding above 10%. The funding will support US retail production, a Singapore product launch and working capital.

Sultan Resources has lodged a prospectus for up to 91.4 million options to existing shareholders, alongside a further 25 million options for lead manager Xcel Capital. The offer brings in little immediate cash but could provide up to $3.43 million if the new options are later exercised.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) fell 7.65% in September, trailing the S&P SmallCap 600 by 4.92 percentage points as higher US bond yields and a concentrated AI rally split the market. The manager says its valuation discipline kept it away from the month’s strongest semiconductor performers, while highlighting a 52% gain from its Everforth investment.

Adavale Resources is presenting its 610-square-kilometre Parkes Gold Project as a belt-scale opportunity with 383,300 ounces of reported gold resources and existing processing infrastructure. The next test is whether metallurgical work, a scoping study and funding can turn that inventory into a credible development plan.

Macquarie Global Small Companies Fund reported a A$561,000 operating profit in its first financial period after launching three unit classes in June. The fund ended the period with A$11.757 million in net assets, although its short start-up period offers little basis for judging full-year performance.

Benjamin Hornigold Limited (ASX:BHD) delivered a 9.93% portfolio return in FY2026 but still posted a $420,931 loss after $565,697 in legal fees. Two settlements worth $2.6 million were received after year-end, while an $8.97 million judgment against JB Markets was assigned no value.

Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund reported A$19.38 million in total comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2026, up from A$14.67 million. Net assets rose to A$133.75 million while the fund’s management fee was reduced from 1.20% to 0.90% per annum during the year.

Canterbury Resources enters FY2027 with just $220,503 in cash, net current liabilities and an auditor-highlighted material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The explorer is targeting at least $2 million in additional funding while advancing the Monto and Briggs copper projects.