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Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered consistent earnings growth in 1H FY26, underpinned by strong operational execution and disciplined capital management. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance while progressing a substantial development pipeline valued at over $650 million.

Future Generation Global Limited has announced a substantial 49% increase in its fully franked dividend for FY2025, alongside a special dividend, reflecting robust portfolio performance and a commitment to shareholder returns.

NoviqTech Limited launches Coralia, a large-scale biochar carbon removal initiative aimed at helping data centres achieve net zero emissions while restoring the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The project taps into the booming carbon removal market driven by tech giants and environmental urgency.

PMET Resources has delivered a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, announcing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing exploration and corporate initiatives. The company also acquired the adjacent Pikwa Property and reported strong drilling results, maintaining a solid cash position.

Kore Potash has made significant progress on its Kola Potash Project with key engineering tests and marine drilling underway, while advancing a Formal Sale Process and securing a $12.2 million capital injection.

Altamin Limited progresses its Lazio geothermal lithium and SOP project with key technical studies and grant funding, while advancing a strategic sale process for its Gorno polymetallic project. The company bolsters its balance sheet through a successful entitlement offer raising A$5.39 million.

Toubani Resources has secured key environmental approvals and a $395 million funding package to propel its Kobada Gold Project in Mali towards construction, alongside launching its largest-ever drilling campaign targeting resource expansion.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – AR3) has made significant strides in advancing its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, securing pilot-scale processing at ANSTO’s new facility and raising $6 million post-quarter to fund development. Concurrently, promising uranium targets have been identified at its Overland Project.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to propel its Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a major step towards Europe’s first fully domestic sustainable lithium supply chain.

Black Rock Mining has marked a significant milestone at its Mahenge Graphite Project with an official groundbreaking ceremony and robust funding progress, setting the stage for rapid development in Tanzania.

MRG Metals has expanded its rare earth portfolio through the acquisition of the high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa, while also progressing key projects in Mozambique, signalling a diversified growth strategy in critical minerals.