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Lycopodium has secured a A$93 million EPCM contract to expand Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine in Canada, boosting the mine’s throughput capacity to one of the largest in the country.

Patriot Resources has expanded its silver-gold footprint in southern Peru by staking the Tassa 5 tenement, increasing its landholding by 50% and pushing the mineralised corridor further south adjacent to its 31.4Moz AgEq inferred resource.

Krakatoa Resources has locked in $2.4 million through a strategic placement anchored by a $1.8 million investment from a Hong Kong private investor, funding the first 10% acquisition of the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project and accelerating its 2026 exploration program.

Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) is mobilising a ~6,000m reverse circulation and diamond drilling program at its Bailundo Carbonatite Project in Angola, aiming to define a maiden JORC Mineral Resource for niobium and rare earth elements.

Austral Resources has locked in $15 million from QIC’s Queensland Critical Minerals Fund to advance expansion planning at its Rocklands copper processing facility, aiming to boost capacity beyond 3Mtpa and extend operational life through 2034 and beyond.

Omega Oil & Gas is drilling ahead at the Canyon-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting extensive Permian reservoirs that could define a significant new oil and gas province.

Charter Hall Retail REIT's FY26 statutory profit soared 78% to $389.4 million, driven by a $305 million portfolio valuation uplift and a strategic pivot to convenience net lease retail assets. Distributions rose 3.3% amid a debt refinancing that lowered margins and extended maturities.

Tivan Limited has engaged ICA Natural Resources to lead the debt financing phase for its Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the path to a Final Investment Decision amid secured equity backing and ongoing feasibility work.

Philips has officially declared compatibility for Imricor’s interventional MR devices with its magnetic resonance systems, enabling commercial clinical use and collaboration at a leading cardiology congress.

Aurum Resources has unveiled new high-grade gold intercepts from 36 diamond drill holes at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and underpinning further growth.

Kingfish Limited posted a net loss of NZD 13.6 million for FY2026, underperforming the NZX50 benchmark, but showed early signs of recovery in FY2027. The company re-elected two directors and maintained its focus on quality growth stocks amid a cautious economic outlook.

RocketDNA Ltd has secured a $1 million contract extension from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to continue its autonomous drone operations in the Bowen Basin until October 2026, reinforcing its position in mining tech.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) has secured mining approval and completed the acquisition of Australian Kaolin, positioning its White Swan Kaolin Project for production with a 47.3Mt inferred resource and a 250,000tpa direct shipping ore operation.

Resmed delivered a strong FY2026 with 10% revenue growth to $5.7 billion, a 17% rise in non-GAAP EPS, and a 10% dividend hike. Strategic moves include selling MatrixCare and acquiring Noctrix Health.

AVITA Medical posted robust Q2 2026 results with 18% revenue growth, driven by RECELL and supported by Cohealyx and PermeaDerm, and now expects to reach cash flow breakeven by year-end.

Celsius Resources (ASX:CLA) is set to consolidate its securities on a 1-for-20 basis, sharply reducing the number of shares, options, and warrants on issue while proportionally increasing exercise prices. The move follows a shareholder vote on cancelling a prior consolidation, with trading to resume under the new structure in September.

Elevra Lithium has divested its Western Australian pegmatite rights at Tabba Tabba to Wildcat Resources for $16 million plus royalties, sharpening its focus on North American lithium growth.

Nick Scali Limited posted a 31% jump in net profit after tax to $75.7 million for FY26, driven by margin gains and UK sales recovery, and announced a fully franked final dividend of 39 cents per share.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

NZME has agreed to acquire Stuff’s Petone print plant equipment, aiming to cut operating costs and right size its production capacity. The move involves up to $15 million in investment with expected annual savings of around $7 million once operational.