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Plenti Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with a 24% increase in its loan portfolio and a 147% surge in Cash Profit Before Tax, underscoring its growing market presence and operational efficiency.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Nexus Minerals reports robust one-metre assay results from Clement and Godfrey prospects, confirming significant gold mineralisation at Wallbrook. The Crusader-Templar Mine Development and Closure Plan has secured regulatory approval, paving the way for operational progress.

Riversgold Limited has commenced its second drilling phase at the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend gold mineralisation ahead of planned mining in 2026. Results from the initial phase are expected soon, potentially shaping the project's next steps.

Ballard Mining reports strong progress on its Phase 1 infill drilling at the Baldock gold deposit, confirming high-grade gold intersections and advancing towards a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary Alltype Engineering has landed approximately $40 million in contracts spanning gas, water, and petrochemical sectors, including a major gas facility in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive John Morgan as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its exploration projects across multiple continents. His performance-linked incentives align leadership rewards with shareholder value creation.

Podium Minerals has kicked off a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Parks Reef Platinum Group Metals Project, aiming to advance metallurgical testing and deepen resource insights. This move supports the company’s innovative Concentrator flowsheet development amid a tightening global PGM market.

Lunnon Metals has updated its Lady Herial gold resource to 36,300 ounces at 2.0 g/t, securing Gold Fields’ approval and nearing regulatory green light for mining.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.

Critica Limited confirms gallium as a valuable by-product within its 1.8 billion tonnes Jupiter rare earth resource, achieving a 63% recovery rate in its existing beneficiation flowsheet without altering project scope.

Diablo Resources has appointed Matthew Blumberg as a Non-Executive Director and brought on Ellis Martin as its U.S. Media and Investor Communications Advisor, signaling a strategic push into North American markets.