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Gold Mountain Limited has announced a significant rare earth element discovery at its Capivara Prospect in Brazil, revealing strong mineralisation from surface and plans for resource drilling.

Hartshead Resources has updated the schedule for its proposed acquisition by ACAM GP Limited, with key shareholder and court dates set through May 2026. The revised timetable outlines the next steps in the scheme of arrangement process.

PVW Resources has completed its acquisition of Southern Prospecting, gaining full ownership of the Cobb Creek Project in Nevada with a historical gold estimate of 173,000 ounces. The move marks a significant shift towards North American precious metals exploration.

Genesis Minerals has announced a recommended scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources for A$639 million, significantly expanding its gold resource base and advancing its ambitious ASPIRE 500 production goal.

Elixir Energy has locked in a $10 million debt facility secured against its FY26 R&D tax refund to fund the Lorelle-3 appraisal well activities in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. This financial move aims to bolster working capital during a busy operational period.

Regis Resources reports robust underground Ore Reserve growth at the Tropicana Joint Venture, extending mine life and boosting confidence in future production. The latest figures reveal a 500,000-ounce increase since 2021, underscoring the asset’s world-class status.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

New Frontier Minerals has identified significant exploration targets across 14 prospects in its NWQ Copper Project, with plans to advance the Big One Deposit towards production.

IMDEX Limited has reported its strongest first half ever, with revenue climbing 16% to $247 million, driven by robust market share gains and key acquisitions that broaden its mining technology portfolio.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Polaris Engineering to refurbish the critical crushing circuit at its Lake Johnston facility, marking a pivotal step towards gold production. The $5 million deal, payable in company shares, aligns with Forrestania’s strategic shift from developer to producer.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Legend Mining has received an $811,458 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office for its FY2025 R&D claim, lifting its cash position to nearly $11 million.

Reece Limited reported a 6% rise in sales revenue to $4.6 billion for the half-year ending December 2025, while profits declined amid challenging market conditions. The company continues to expand its branch network in Australia and the US, balancing growth ambitions with cost pressures.

McMillan Shakespeare Limited reported a 9.7% rise in statutory net profit for the first half of FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and productivity gains. The company declared a fully franked 62 cent dividend and announced a $10 million on-market share buyback.

thl reports an 11% rise in underlying NPAT for H1 FY26 and sets a bullish FY26 guidance, underpinned by strategic divestments and cost efficiencies.

Chorus Limited has reported a strong half-year performance driven by fibre broadband growth, operational efficiencies, and a return to profitability, while launching initiatives to boost digital inclusion.

Genesis Energy has reported a record first-half normalised EBITDAF of NZ$307 million, underpinned by strong hydro inflows and portfolio flexibility, while announcing a $400 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable growth strategy.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for FY26, buoyed by strong hospital product growth and favourable exchange rates, while navigating the complexities of a recent US Supreme Court tariff ruling.

Perenti Limited reported steady half-year revenue of $1.73 billion with a 10.9% increase in net profit, underpinned by a $300 million Dalgaranga contract and growing drilling services in the US. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend and a CEO transition underway.