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North Stawell Minerals has used a conference presentation to position Darlington and Darlington West as its leading tests of the Stawell gold model, while outlining a broader Victorian exploration pipeline. The company stresses that the drilling results and resource figures presented have been previously reported, making follow-up work rather than a fresh discovery the key investor question.

Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) increased its investment portfolio by 19% to A$108.2 million in FY2026, even as net profit fell 77% to A$8.9 million after an exceptional prior year. The resources investor enters the new year with A$36 million in cash and term deposits, but remains exposed to volatile junior mining valuations and unresolved litigation.

GrainCorp says its transformation program is on track to deliver $12 million in run-rate benefits by the end of FY26, above the top of its previous commitment. But the company has delayed a major systems rollout, expects $30-35 million of FY27 completion spend and deferred a second release.

Livium’s insurer has settled four claims linked to the 2019 Envirostream premises fire for about A$1.765 million, with the company expecting no settlement cash outflow. Two claims remain unresolved, leaving the effect on Livium’s existing A$5.4 million provision uncertain.

Amplitude Energy has approved completion of its Juliet-1 exploration well after preliminary testing indicated at least 49 metres of net pay, strong reservoir quality and estimated carbon dioxide below 2 mol%. The well is ahead of schedule and budget, but flow rates, gas composition and recoverable resource estimates remain outstanding.

VHM has taken Goschen from a permitted project to a more financeable development, with Iluka committing to buy all planned rare earth concentrate and providing A$40 million in convertible note funding. The company remains pre-revenue, has not made a Final Investment Decision and will need further funding before construction can begin.

Amplitude Energy has intersected at least 60 metres of gas-bearing Waarre C sandstone at its Juliet-1 exploration well, including 49 metres of interpreted high-quality net pay. The result is ahead of schedule and budget, but commercial recoverability, gas composition and deliverability remain unconfirmed.

Aureka Limited is set to become a gold producer after signing a binding agreement to acquire High Grade Holdings, including the Fiddlers Creek underground mine and Wedderburn processing mill in Victoria. The majority scrip, low cash deal valued at $8.9 million unlocks immediate production and processing capacity for Aureka’s Victorian gold projects.

VHM Limited has clinched the last major regulatory hurdle for its Goschen Project with Planning Scheme Amendment approval, setting the stage for project financing and execution.

Acusensus has inked a $1.7 million deal with the Victorian Government to deploy and test AI-powered road safety cameras on a freeway, marking a strategic foothold in its home state.

Synertec Corporation has reported its first positive net operating cash flow since FY19, underpinned by strong growth in recurring revenues and a landmark contract with Santos for its Powerhouse energy storage system.

OMG Group has raised $1.5 million through a placement featuring a $350,000 strategic investment from Slades Beverages, which will become its oat milk manufacturing partner. The company plans a $250,000 Share Purchase Plan and director participation to fuel product launches and supply expansion following a 48% revenue surge in FY26.