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Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) is executing a major strategic pivot by closing its German production site and transitioning to a capital-light contract manufacturing model to improve economics and scale lupin protein production.

Auric Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling program at its Munda Gold Mine, aiming to extend resources and advance mine development following a recent 32% resource increase and encouraging Scoping Study results.

Hot Chili Limited’s latest drilling at La Verde continues to reveal extensive near-surface copper-gold mineralisation, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone asset for the Costa Fuego project in Chile with a maiden resource estimate due later this year.

Iluka Resources reported a rebound in zircon sales and prices in Q2 2026, while advancing its Eneabba rare earths refinery to nearly 60% completion and securing a key rare earths offtake deal.

Way2VAT Ltd lifted its Q2 FY26 revenue by 30%, launching the Way2Invoice e-invoicing platform amid growing global VAT compliance demands. The company also expanded its debt facility to support growth and pursue M&A opportunities.

Great Dirt Resources has sharpened its lithium exploration focus in the Pilbara while confirming high-grade manganese assays in NSW, maintaining a robust cash position to fund its growth plans.

Catalina Resources is set to begin a 2,400m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Breakaway Dam Copper Project, aiming to test high-priority electromagnetic targets and extend known copper mineralisation over an expanded strike length.

St Barbara Limited has increased its 15-Mile Processing Hub Mineral Resources Estimate by 20%, now totaling 2.5 million ounces of gold, driven by updated geological models and integration of extensive historical drilling data.

Argent BioPharma has eliminated US$5.5 million in secured debt through a global licensing agreement for its CannEpil® epilepsy therapy, while completing a key acquisition and advancing clinical trials in veterinary therapeutics.

Xenora Minerals has identified fresh lithium anomalies in its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, with plans to drill later this year. The company also maintains a solid cash position of A$2.17 million while advancing Canadian projects.

Wisr has reported its first full-year Cash NPAT profit of $1.0 million in FY26, driven by record loan originations and improved credit metrics, while lifting FY27 guidance to at least $5.0 million.

Duratec has landed approximately $70 million in contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining sectors, notably winning a construction management role at Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub.

Genesis Minerals delivered record FY26 gold production within guidance, boosted cash flow, accelerated key projects, and agreed to merge with Vault to create a top 20 global gold producer.

Carnavale Resources has lifted its Kookynie Gold Project resource to 120,000 ounces and is nearing completion of its Bankable Feasibility Study, with exploration drilling set to test new targets.

IGO Limited closed FY26 on a high note with improved safety metrics, rising spodumene prices, and a strategic divestment of its Nova nickel operation. Despite a fire-induced shutdown at Greenbushes, the company maintained robust cash flow and set ambitious FY27 guidance.

Exultant Mining has kicked off its first drilling campaign at the Balerion Prospect in NSW, intersecting promising sulphide mineralisation while expanding tenure at Black Hammer with the Swatchfield licence grant.

Carnarvon Energy has contracted the Transocean Equinox rig for a multi-well drilling campaign in the Bedout Sub-basin starting April 2027, following a 92% increase in prospective resources from its seismic MegaMerge project. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$98 million with no debt, underpinning its exploration and development ambitions.

Deep Yellow Limited has accelerated progress at its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, awarding major construction contracts and pushing detailed engineering close to 80% completion ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected in Q4 2026. Exploration activities in Namibia and Australia continue to build the company’s resource pipeline amid a strengthening uranium market.

Deterra Royalties reported a record A$61.8 million iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C in the June 2026 quarter, alongside significant progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project with US$1.21 billion drawn from a US Department of Energy loan.

EVZ Limited closed FY26 with a net positive operating cash flow of $10.1 million and an $18.3 million cash balance, while maintaining a robust $80 million contract backlog and progressing several acquisition opportunities for FY27.

Rent.com.au has delivered a second consecutive positive operating cashflow quarter, driven by strong RentBond® loan growth and recurring revenue surpassing $1 million per quarter.

Yandal Resources has confirmed fresh rock gold mineralisation continuity below its Flushing Meadows deposit and identified new parallel structures, expanding the potential footprint of its 268,000-ounce resource.

Lunnon Metals reports a 20% increase in gold ounces at its Hustler deposit, now 36,200 ounces, with plans to integrate mining alongside Lady Herial. Ongoing studies and strong infrastructure underpin a promising path to production.

InteliCare has expanded its agreement with Hardi Aged Care by adding 84 beds at Blacktown and initiating a phased Nurse Call system deployment across six facilities, lifting contract value by 13%.