🕒 Monday 17 August 2026 Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Steadfast Group's consortium reconfirms $6 per share cash offer, extending exclusivity to 21 August amid final due diligence.

OncoSil Medical has won FDA Humanitarian Device Exemption approval for its OncoSil™ device to treat distal cholangiocarcinoma, opening a US market estimated at A$80 million annually.

Gorilla Gold Mines has expanded the high-grade Val gold discovery at its Vivien Project in WA, with mineralisation now traced over 400m strike and down-dip near existing underground infrastructure.

Audinate Group Limited reported a 15% revenue increase driven by its expanding Dante ecosystem and Iris acquisition, but underlying EBITDA losses widened amid restructuring and investment costs.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a statutory net profit of $90.1 million for FY26, underpinned by record leasing activity and achievement of its Net Zero Target. The group maintained strong portfolio occupancy at 96%, grew funds under management, and provided FY27 guidance reflecting ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Strike Energy has boosted its 2P gas reserves at the Walyering field to 16.4 PJ, incorporating maiden reserves from the newly discovered Walyering West. The company is advancing development plans with a final investment decision expected in Q4 2026.

Hazer Group and KBR have secured a paid pre-feasibility study with a leading Japanese power utility to explore large-scale deployment of methane pyrolysis technology, reinforcing Hazer's foothold in Japan's clean hydrogen market.

JB Hi-Fi delivered a solid FY26 with record revenue and profit growth, declaring a 22.5% higher dividend and advancing its net-zero emissions goal.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

Great Southern Mining has reported significant down-dip and down-plunge extensions to its Mon Ami gold resource near Laverton, highlighted by a 16-metre intercept grading 3.37 g/t gold. The results reinforce Mon Ami’s potential as a near-term development project with further assays pending.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Aurizon lifted FY2026 underlying EBITDA by 9% to $1.72 billion, boosted by strong Bulk growth and regulatory gains, while locking in a major Queensland coal haulage contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.

Aurum Resources has reported substantial high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming resource growth potential at the BST1 deposit and BST2 prospect. The company plans a large-scale 130,000m drilling campaign in 2026, targeting a resource update by Q3 and a Definitive Feasibility Study by year-end.

oOh!media reported a 1.4% revenue increase to $340.9 million in 1H26 but saw adjusted underlying EBITDA fall 22.5% due to rising fixed rents and soft billboard demand. The company declared a 2 cent interim dividend and agreed to a $1.68 per share takeover scheme with I Squared Capital.

GWA Group posted modest revenue and earnings growth in FY26, driven by volume gains across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, while raising dividends and advancing strategic priorities despite challenging market conditions.

Sinclair Gold has locked in a binding earn-in agreement with Medaro Mining, unlocking up to $3.4 million in combined cash, shares, and exploration funding for its Sala silver-zinc-lead project in Sweden. Sinclair retains a net smelter return royalty and focuses on advancing its Mt Henry gold asset.

GoldArc Resources has delivered a standout 1m at 59.9 g/t gold intercept in the final round of grade control drilling at Mt Stirling Well, reinforcing the deposit's high-grade continuity and supporting mine planning.

Neometals has reported encouraging copper assay results from its July 2026 reverse circulation drilling at the Rinaldi prospect within the Barrambie Gold Project, confirming primary sulphide mineralisation and outlining plans for further diamond drilling and geophysical surveys.

Dreadnought Resources has validated significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Mangaroon and Mangaroon South projects in WA, with rock chip assays far exceeding typical global grades. Drilling at the key Nina target is slated for late 2026 or early 2027, while systematic mapping and sampling at Mangaroon South will start in September.

Western Yilgarn NL secured $440,300 through a Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 14.6 million shares and 7.3 million options, with a shortfall of nearly 2 million shares to be placed at the company's discretion.

Nelson Resources has completed a comprehensive soil sampling program at its Cinnamon Property in Nevada, affirming a high-grade copper-gold discovery at Sheba and prioritising the near-surface tungsten potential at Ophir.

Celsius Resources faces a lifted court protection on its 40% MMCI stake amid disputes over capital increases and a contested copper offtake deal with Kiri Industries, setting the stage for arbitration.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed multiple shallow gold zones with assays up to 13.6 g/t Au at its Harnäs Gold Project, unveiling at least five high-grade shoots that remain open for expansion.