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Ark Mines has reported a FY2026 profit after receiving Queensland-backed funding, while its Sandy Mitchell rare earths resource expanded to 379.4 million tonnes after year end. The project now has development approvals and commercial-grade testwork behind it, but no Ore Reserve or mining decision yet.

Iltani Resources has paired a substantial Orient silver-indium resource with $8 million in QIC backing, giving the explorer a stronger platform for its next phase of drilling and technical studies. The company remains loss-making and pre-revenue, but ended FY26 with $7.5 million in cash.

Betashares’ 2026 annual report shows a sharp split across its thematic ETF range, led by a $1.886 billion accounting profit for the Nasdaq 100 ETF and a $97.7 million loss for its Australian technology fund. The report also flags a 24.89% post-year-end fall in the Space Industry ETF’s NAV and a name change for the energy-transition strategy.

Critical Resources Limited has secured $1.6 million through a share placement to fund exploration across multiple jurisdictions and advance early-stage battery and thermal management technologies.

L1 Group has partnered with Dr Andrew Lin to launch PXC Advisors, a global long short investment manager boasting a 51% annualised return since 2024. The strategy will open to external investors in September 2026 and take over management of the Platinum International Technology Fund.

QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic funding package with QIC to fully finance its Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study, while completing a substantial drilling campaign at Mount Mackenzie and launching a major 10,000m drill program at Mt Chalmers.

AoFrio Limited has successfully closed a renounceable pro-rata rights issue, securing NZ$4.428 million to fund its push into US and European markets and advance AI-driven innovations in cold drink equipment.

Strata Investment Holdings has dismissed a cash acquisition proposal from Freedom BidCo, citing undervaluation, even as it raises A$8 million to fund strategic investments and litigation.

Revolver Resources has completed the detailed 3D earthworks and facilities design for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, advancing procurement for key processing equipment and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision.

QMines Limited has converted $1 million of convertible notes to equity, becoming debt free and clearing the way for a $15 million strategic investment by QIC's Critical Minerals Fund, positioning it to advance its Mt Chalmers copper-gold project.

Alpha HPA Limited reports robust progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2, backed by a $225 million capital raise, while securing significant demand upgrades from Japanese semiconductor customers.

QMines Limited reported a busy March quarter with strong drilling results at Mount Mackenzie, a resource upgrade at Develin Creek, and progress on the Mt Chalmers feasibility study, underpinned by a $15 million strategic funding package from QIC.