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Healius Limited reported solid half-year results for 1H26, with revenue growth driven by pathology and Agilex Biolabs, alongside significant progress in digital transformation and AI integration.

5E Advanced Materials reports Q2 FY2026 results with increased mineral resources and key shipments, while navigating ongoing funding uncertainties.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported a record-breaking half-year profit for HY26, driven by strong broker network growth and improved funding terms that reduce cash rate sensitivity.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.

Premier1 Lithium has kicked off a significant 3,700-metre drilling program at its Mt Kersey Prospect within the Yalgoo Gold Project, aiming to unlock the potential of a large gold-in-soil anomaly and preserved hydrothermal system in Western Australia.

Catalina Resources’ Phase 1 drilling at the Viper Prospects within the Central Yilgarn Project has intersected consistent gold mineralisation, reinforcing the company’s exploration model and the prospectivity of the Evanston Project.

Metals Australia has confirmed extensive high-grade Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite mineralisation at its Manindi project in Western Australia, alongside promising metallurgical results indicating potential for premium Titanium Dioxide products.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has unveiled new ultra-high-grade drilling results at its Monte Alto project, extending the mineralised footprint by approximately 350 metres and revealing a new parallel corridor of rare earth mineralisation.

Latitude 66 Limited has launched a significant Phase 2 drilling program at its Laverton Gold Project, aiming to build on promising initial results and expand its gold resources. The campaign targets high-grade zones at Red Dog and Tin Dog, with assay results expected in Q2 2026.

Antares Metals has reported promising high-grade gold samples up to 3.7 g/t at its Quinns Copper Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside applications for four new exploration licences expanding its tenure to 383 km².

Encounter Resources has reported significant new high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections at its Green prospect, extending mineralisation over a 4km strike. The results support an updated resource estimate and ongoing project development in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.

The Environmental Group Limited reported a robust first half of FY26 with revenue rising 8.6% to $58.9 million and underlying EBITDA jumping 25.9%, driven by strong performances in its Energy and Waste divisions alongside strategic operational upgrades.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reported a strong half-year EBITDA growth of 30.8% despite a $46.1 million legal settlement impacting net profit. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance amid a robust project pipeline and ongoing diversification.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reports a statutory loss of $12.8 million for H1 2025, impacted by WestConnex dispute costs, yet declares a fully franked interim dividend of 2.5 cents per share.

National Australia Bank kicked off FY26 with a robust first quarter, posting a 15% increase in cash earnings driven by stronger underlying profits and improved asset quality. The bank’s strategic push in business and home lending, alongside disciplined cost management, underpinned this solid performance.

Ventia Services Group has extended its contract with Transpower New Zealand to continue delivering specialist electrical services across the national grid, locking in NZ$160 million in revenue through 2029.

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

Spark New Zealand’s H1 FY26 results reveal a strong rebound in profitability driven by mobile service revenue growth and disciplined cost reductions, alongside the strategic sale of its data centre business.

Fletcher Building reports a stable half-year performance despite subdued markets, advancing its strategic pivot with the announced sale of its Construction division.

Suncorp’s first half of FY26 was marked by significant natural hazard claims costing $1.3 billion, yet the insurer maintained resilient underlying margins and a robust capital position.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.