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South32 has maintained FY27 production guidance across every operation, while Sierra Gorda delivered stronger copper output and Hermosa cleared a major permitting hurdle. The quarter also exposed a sharp Cannington setback, with zinc-equivalent production falling 27% as paste backfill constraints disrupted mining.

Alcoa delivered a $483 million third-quarter profit and its sixth consecutive quarter of higher aluminium production, while South32 shareholders approved the company’s planned upstream asset acquisition. The deal remains targeted for completion in the first half of 2027, with $2.6 billion of acquisition financing now raised.

Plato Income Maximiser matched its benchmark with a 7.2% portfolio return in FY26 while maintaining its highest monthly dividend rate since listing. Profit after tax fell to A$41.8 million as investment gains dropped sharply from the prior year.

Noronex Limited (ASX:NRX) swung to a A$1.145 million statutory profit in FY2026, but the result was driven mainly by tenement disposal gains while operating cash outflows increased sharply. The auditor also highlighted material uncertainty over the explorer’s ability to continue without further funding.

Volt Group delivered a steep lift in HY26 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, profit and operating cash flow, with the 4D Delta acquisition providing the largest contribution. The mining technology company also expanded its Westgold solar-lighting fleet and advanced Wescone’s crusher technology.

AusQuest has materially expanded its Cangallo copper-gold discovery in Peru, but the exploration push came with a larger loss, a sharp rise in cash outflows and an auditor warning that further funding is likely within 12 months. The company ended FY2026 with $6.35 million in cash after a $10 million placement.

Alcoa has filed South32’s meeting materials ahead of a shareholder vote on the proposed sale of bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests. The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearance, financing and other closing conditions.

Noronex Limited has exercised its option to acquire Alaskan Critical Minerals, unlocking ownership of the Sleitat Tin Project in Alaska. The company secured an ASX waiver allowing milestone-based share issuance beyond the usual timeframe, tying payments to resource milestones and a decision to mine.

Alcoa Corporation has filed to register shares of its common stock to be issued in connection with its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32 Limited’s upstream aluminum assets, spanning Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The deal includes cash, stock consideration, and contingent payments linked to commodity prices, pending customary approvals and shareholder support.

Regener8 Resources appoints Dave Malesic as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to accelerate its Balkan exploration program and unlock value at the Srebrenica North Project.

Encounter Resources has appointed Simon Hay as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Will Robinson to Managing Director/CEO, aligning leadership with its expanding niobium and copper-gold projects. The company’s Aileron niobium resource surged 54% in 2026, underpinning development ambitions.

South32 has boosted the Sierra Gorda copper mine’s Ore Reserves by 61%, extending its reserve life by five years to 2045, underpinned by extensive infill drilling and a planned processing expansion.