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Native Mineral Resources’ board members have converted $1.62 million in options into 63 million new shares, reinforcing their commitment to the company’s growth strategy and key projects in northern Queensland.

News Corporation reported a 6% rise in Q2 FY2026 revenues to $2.36 billion, driven by strong performances in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing. Despite a 21% fall in net income due to prior year one-offs, the company is optimistic about AI partnerships and accelerating share buybacks.

Atomo Diagnostics has landed a significant $630,000 order to supply HIV self-tests for a federally funded Australian health initiative, reinforcing its role in expanding accessible testing.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a robust half-year result with statutory profit surging to $240.7 million, driven by portfolio growth and strategic transactions. The REIT also advanced its convenience retail focus and announced a major debt refinancing.

Berkeley Energia’s subsidiary has lodged a $1.25 billion arbitration claim against Spain, alleging treaty violations that have stalled its Salamanca uranium project. Despite the dispute, the company remains committed to dialogue and project development.

Ore Resources has acquired an additional mining lease within its Miriam Gold Project, consolidating tenure over the promising Canyon prospect. The company plans an extensive 30,000m drilling program in 2026 to further explore this fertile gold system.

REA Group Ltd reported a solid 5% revenue increase for H1 FY26, driven by strong buyer demand and strategic AI integration, alongside announcing a $200 million on-market share buy-back.

Genetic Signatures has appointed Anne Lockwood as interim Managing Director, bringing extensive financial expertise to guide the company through a critical transition period.

Immutep Limited has reached the halfway mark in enrolling patients for its global Phase III TACTI-004 trial, testing a novel immunotherapy combo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer. The trial remains on track for key milestones this year, signaling steady progress in a critical oncology space.

Advance Metals has revealed compelling results from historic core sampling at its Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project, highlighting extensive high-grade mineralisation and potential for both underground and bulk tonnage resources. An upgraded JORC resource estimate is imminent.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports a $2.83 million loss for Q3 2025 while progressing its Tiros Titanium Dioxide and Rare Earth Elements Project, highlighted by an updated 1.9 billion tonne mineral resource estimate. The company also secured $3 million in a recent private placement, underpinning its exploration activities.

Ballymore Resources has confirmed significant high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation in its first step-out drill hole at Little Torpy’s, 600 metres south of the main Torpy’s workings, underscoring the potential for a large-scale project in north Queensland.

MGX Resources has completed its $50 million acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project, positioning itself for a major push in one of Australia's highest-grade gold ventures.

Carnarvon Energy has announced the recommencement of its on-market share buy-back program, targeting up to 10% of its issued capital over the next year, funded from a healthy cash reserve.

Impact Minerals has identified a promising standalone process to produce sulphate of potash and hydrochloric acid from lake clays in Western Australia, potentially reducing reliance on imports and addressing local industrial demand.

Rio Tinto has officially ended merger discussions with Glencore, citing an inability to reach a deal that benefits shareholders. The decision underscores Rio Tinto’s disciplined approach to long-term value creation.