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Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Kore Potash has made significant strides in financing and early development activities for its Kola Potash Project, while updating environmental assessments to reflect design changes. The company holds a cash balance of US$2.13 million as it prepares for construction.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.

Turaco Gold has significantly expanded its Afema Project gold resource to 4.06 million ounces, driven by high-grade discoveries at multiple deposits and a strong financial position supporting ongoing development.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with key technical studies and downstream qualification, while advancing uranium exploration in Namibia. Market dynamics and regulatory shifts position NGX favorably in the clean energy minerals sector.

Future Generation announces CEO Caroline Gurney will step down in early 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strong investment returns and $100 million donated to Australian non-profits. An executive search is underway to find her successor.

Turaco Gold has updated its Afema Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing gold resources to over 4 million ounces with new deposits and ongoing drilling promising further growth.

Lotus Resources has marked a major milestone with first yellowcake production at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, progressing steadily towards full production in early 2026 while advancing its Letlhakane project in Botswana.

Toubani Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kobada Gold Project, reporting promising drilling results and securing a substantial A$395 million funding package to support project development.

Wia Gold Limited has delivered a robust Scoping Study for its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, confirming strong production potential and cost efficiency. The company also secured A$30 million to accelerate exploration and development activities.

Cygnus Metals reports a substantial 78% increase in Measured and Indicated resources at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, including a maiden resource for the Golden Eye deposit, setting the stage for an updated economic study in early 2026.

Winsome Resources’ subsidiary partners with Eskan Consulting to advance the Trans-Atikh Project, unlocking federal funding and Indigenous-led infrastructure development in Quebec’s lithium sector.