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AMP Limited has appointed Blair Vernon as its new CEO, succeeding Alexis George who will retire after steering the company through major transformation. Vernon’s promotion promises continuity and a focus on growth.

HUB24 has reported record net inflows of $5.6 billion in Q2 FY26, pushing total funds under administration to $152.3 billion and expanding its market share to 9.3%. The company also unveiled a new lifetime retirement solution and an AI-driven adviser ecosystem.

Vinyl Group Ltd has reported a landmark quarter with record cash receipts up 80% quarter-on-quarter and its first operating cash flow positive result, signalling a turning point for the music and culture company.

Strickland Metals has reported robust diamond drilling results from its 5.3Moz AuEq Shanac Deposit in Serbia, highlighting both wide and high-grade mineralised zones. These findings set the stage for an updated resource estimate expected this quarter.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has achieved a key milestone with China’s NMPA accepting its New Drug Application for Illuccix, a prostate cancer imaging agent backed by strong Phase 3 data. This paves the way for Telix to enter a rapidly growing Chinese market alongside its global approvals.

Mount Hope Mining has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays from rock chip samples at its Mt Solitary project, revealing visible gold and a promising mineralisation system analogous to the nearby Peak Gold Mine.

Brightstar Resources has cleared key hurdles at its Laverton Mill site and is advancing construction of a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant, targeting a final investment decision in March 2026. With mining approvals secured and debt financing progressing, the company aims to boost production towards 200,000 ounces per annum by 2029.

Adavale Resources has reported its best-ever gold intercepts from the London-Victoria mine, signalling strong potential for a significant resource upgrade. With further assay results pending and Phase 3 drilling imminent, the company’s exploration momentum is building.

Hot Chili Limited reports significant diamond drilling results at its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation from near surface and extending previous intercepts. These findings bolster the strategic value of the Costa Fuego project amid rising copper and gold prices.

Qoria Limited has reported a record-breaking quarter with annual recurring revenue exceeding US$100 million and a 42% increase in net ARR for Q2 FY2026, reaffirming its strong growth trajectory and FY26 guidance.

Origin Energy has announced it will keep the Eraring Power Station operational until April 2029, extending its life by nearly two years to bolster NSW’s energy security during the shift to renewables.

Haranga Resources reports steady progress on its Lincoln Gold Project drilling program in California, despite weather-related dewatering setbacks. Initial assay tests validate the high-grade nature of the resource, setting the stage for an updated JORC-compliant resource estimate.

Catalina Resources’ recent drilling at Breakaway Dam validates a copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide system, revealing significant mineralisation over 700 metres and promising broader exploration potential across 16 kilometres.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Platina Resources’ maiden aircore drilling at Mt McKenna reveals a significant 1.5km gold mineralised structure and a strong arsenic anomaly, marking a promising step forward in exploration.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has revealed a significant copper anomaly at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, outlining a 600-metre-wide zone with up to 0.5% copper. The company plans deeper drilling to explore this promising copper porphyry system, pending funding.

GoldArc Resources has consolidated 100% ownership of the Mt Stirling gold deposit and activated a $2.5 million funding facility, kickstarting a diamond drilling program to advance mining plans.

Genetic Signatures reported a $3.3 million quarterly revenue with growing international sales and a robust cash position, while preparing for a leadership change.

Latitude 66 Limited reports wide, high-grade gold intersections at its Laverton Gold Project, confirming extensions and new discoveries at the Red Dog and Tin Dog prospects. The results validate a structural model and set the stage for rapid resource growth.

Tungsten Mining NL advances its Mt Mulgine project with a robust scoping study, revealing a globally significant multi-critical mineral deposit poised to meet soaring tungsten demand amid supply constraints.

LinQ Minerals reports consistent high-grade gold and copper mineralisation over a 300m strike at its Dam deposit, with further drilling planned to expand the resource.

Lefroy Exploration has begun mining ore at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit, marking its transition to gold producer with first processing set for February 2026. This milestone aligns with strong gold prices, positioning Lefroy for potential cash flow generation.

Rent.com.au has achieved a record quarterly revenue exceeding $1 million, driven by strong recurring income from its RentBond® and RentPay products. This milestone underscores the company’s evolving business model and solid financial footing.

Cambium Bio has locked in a A$2.4 million strategic investment from Zheng Yang Biomedical Technology, reinforcing its push into pivotal Phase 3 trials for its dry eye disease treatment.