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Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

PEXA has lodged a detailed response to IPART’s draft report on ELNO service fees, revealing FY26 transaction volumes and flagging a downturn in FY27 amid economic headwinds. The company backs its case with independent expert critiques and awaits regulatory outcomes.

First Au Limited has identified a promising new gold mineralisation zone at its Kims prospect near Kalgoorlie, with surface samples grading up to 4.93g/t Au, supporting its expanding Western Australian portfolio.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

Cryosite Limited delivered robust FY26 results with revenue up 18% to $16.7 million and net profit rising 19%, underpinned by a strategic warehouse acquisition that doubled storage capacity and a cool room expansion.

After more than 11 years at the helm, Stewart Tully steps down as CEO of Alliance Aviation, handing leadership to Steven Greenway from October 2026. The transition aligns with Alliance's strategic realignment following a revised wet lease deal with Qantas.

Brisbane Broncos expect a 33% increase in half-year net profit before tax to $11.57 million, driven by higher crowd attendance and merchandise sales despite reduced ARLC funding and rising costs.

HiTech Group Australia posted a 3.2% revenue decline in FY26 to $65.6 million, with EBITDA down 35%, yet maintains a strong balance sheet and a 4 cent fully franked dividend. The company is progressing its acquisition of Hudson’s Australian operations, aiming to bolster growth and margins in FY27.

BCI Minerals has contracted Bluestar Lehigh to build a 150 kg/hr sulphate of potash pilot plant at Mardie, aiming to de-risk commercial SOP production. Commissioning is set for early FY2028 with piloting to span about a year, funded within the existing $1.443 billion Mardie budget.

The Federal Court has approved the schemes for Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, setting in motion a series of key dates including trading suspension and shareholder payments.

The Queensland Court of Appeal has overturned a prior Supreme Court decision that had set aside a statutory demand against Australian Pacific Coal, ordering the company to cover legal costs for both proceedings.

CZR Resources has expanded gold mineralisation at its Croydon Gold Project in the Pilbara, with drilling at Top Camp and Bottom Camp revealing significant strike extensions and high-grade intercepts. Early results from the Martin prospect highlight promising pathfinder elements, setting the stage for further exploration.

AXP Energy is installing a 320kW natural gas generator at its Edwards Lease in Oklahoma to power digital mining equipment, marking its first commercial gas-to-power project following a successful Colorado trial.

Zenith Minerals and Forrestania Resources have amended their takeover implementation deed, updating key terms including offer conditions, board changes, and break fees as Forrestania pursues control.

Forrestania Resources and Zenith Minerals have formalised an amended takeover implementation deed, setting out detailed terms for Forrestania's bid including offer ratios, board changes, and break fees.

Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its North Stanmore rare earth project, confirming a 47 Mt Probable Ore Reserve and strong economics underpinned by low capital intensity and a high-grade mineral resource.

JPMorgan Asset Management confirms final cash distributions and reinvestment prices for six Equity Premium Income ETFs for August 2026, following recent structural changes in four funds.

Cauldron Energy has refined its uranium exploration strategy at the Bennet Well deposit by reprocessing historic seismic data, uncovering multiple new high-priority targets and extending known palaeochannels. Initial drilling on these targets is imminent as part of the 2026 program.

Ignite Limited reported an 18.8% drop in revenue to $73.2 million and a 29.4% fall in statutory profit to $0.87 million for FY2026, while maintaining a 13% gross margin and declaring a fully franked final dividend.

Marquee Resources shareholders rejected key share issues tied to the Tungsten Mountain acquisition, prompting the company to scrap the deal and refocus capital on advancing and monetising its existing portfolio.

Xenitra’s Hong Kong subsidiary Fukang has inked a three-year A$5 million procurement framework for specialised medical nutrition products, broadening its foothold beyond OTC medicines in China’s booming healthcare market.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

Indiana Resources announces the resignation of CEO Matthew Bowles effective November 2026, while exploration at the Gawler Craton Project continues under stable leadership. Executive Chair Bronwyn Barnes remains focused on arbitration proceedings tied to Tanzanian shareholder disputes.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has unveiled a scoping study for its Monte Alto and Camaçari project in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing ultra-high grades and robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$6 billion and a rapid 1.1-year payback.