🕒 Tuesday 17 February 2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026

BCAL Diagnostics reported a slight revenue decline and a persistent net loss in its half-year results, with auditors flagging concerns over its ability to continue without additional funding.

nib Group has announced a 5.47% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, citing rising hospital costs and increased claims. The insurer highlights efforts to ease out-of-pocket expenses and support chronic illness management amid sector-wide pressures.

Austral Gold has raised A$8.456 million through a strategic placement aimed at accelerating exploration and expanding processing capacity in its key South American assets.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has completed a $982,071 private placement, attracting new international and domestic investors to support its growth strategy.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

The Takeovers Panel has intervened to adjourn Humm Group's shareholder meeting amid ongoing disputes, extending the timeline for key decisions.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced key dividend dates for CBA CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, aligning with Commonwealth Bank ordinary shares and adjusting outstanding loan amounts for holders.

Jayride Group Limited reports a narrower quarterly loss amid revenue challenges, secures $200,000 through convertible notes, and inks a new SaaS agreement with Thailand’s Drivemate to expand its mobility platform.

Energy Action Limited reported a strong 20.1% revenue increase in the first half of FY26, driven by robust energy procurement activity, yet net profit after tax fell sharply due to higher amortisation and tax expenses.

Energy Action Limited reported a 20.1% increase in revenue to $6.39 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong energy procurement growth. However, statutory profit after tax fell 35.7% to $593,881 amid rising expenses and amortisation.

Klevo Rewards Ltd has responded to ASX concerns over a delayed director interest disclosure, attributing the lapse to administrative timing issues and pledging enhanced compliance measures.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a half-year profit after tax of $1.26 million for December 2025, declaring a fully franked 1 cent dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

BPH Energy Ltd reported a half-year net loss of $925,691, weighed down by investment write-downs and associate losses, while raising $1.2 million to fund exploration and development. The company’s future hinges on a Federal Court review of a critical offshore permit held by investee Advent Energy.

Carnavale Resources has retracted and replaced its recent investor presentation to correct overstated financial forecasts for gold prices above AUD 6,500/oz, reaffirming robust economics for its Kookynie Gold Project.

King River Resources has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia, boasting historic high-grade gold production and significant unmined mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign to unlock the project's substantial potential.

3D Energi has announced two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin, validating its exploration models and advancing regulatory approvals. The company is now considering a follow-up well that could unlock further value in the region.

Cycliq Group Limited reported a 27% revenue decline for the half-year ending December 2025 but managed to return to profitability amid strategic platform upgrades and steady customer engagement.

Benz Mining Corp is set to accelerate exploration at its Glenburgh Gold Project with over 250,000 metres of drilling planned in 2026, backed by a strong A$94 million cash position. The company’s geological work has redefined Glenburgh into a district-scale system with three major gold camps, including a newly identified growth front.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Stavely Minerals has locked in a $500,000 unsecured director loan facility to fund its 2026 Scoping Study targeting copper, gold, and silver production. This non-dilutive funding move underscores confidence from within the board as the company advances key projects.

Cauldron Energy has announced a major uranium resource upgrade at its Yanrey Project in Western Australia, now exceeding 55 million pounds of uranium oxide. Backed by strong project economics and fully funded drilling for 2026, the company is poised to capitalise on the global nuclear resurgence amid ongoing policy challenges.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of $2.35 per instalment for the CBA CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, alongside key loan amount adjustments and upcoming trading dates.

Santana Minerals has raised A$130 million through a two-tranche placement and plans a share purchase plan to accelerate development of its Bendigo Ophir Gold Project. The equity raise aims to fund early works, exploration, and equipment procurement ahead of final resource consents.

Alligator Energy has completed commissioning of its Samphire pilot plant and is set to begin a four-month uranium field recovery trial, signalling a key step towards project development.