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Far East Gold’s independent scoping study for the Idenburg Gold Project spotlights a substantial high-grade inferred resource at Sua, underpinning a clear development pathway and a planned drilling campaign to boost confidence and advance feasibility.

Waratah Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Consols Gold Zone in New South Wales, revealing a fresh shallow high-grade gold zone alongside substantial deeper mineralisation. Meanwhile, drilling at the Spur Project continues to expand the mineralised footprint northwards.

Aureka Limited has reported new high-grade gold intercepts extending mineralisation southwards at its St Arnaud Comstock project, reinforcing plans for near-term production using nearby milling capacity.

Middle Island Resources has defined extensive gold anomalies at two new prospects within its Priboj Project, setting the stage for initial drilling in a previously unexplored region.

WOTSO Group posted a 4% rise in operating income to $48.75 million for FY2026, cutting its net loss attributable to securityholders by 50% to $2.42 million. Distributions increased to 2.8 cents per stapled security, reflecting cautious progress in its suburban flexible workspace strategy.

Peet Limited delivered a record FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 77% to $103.4 million, driven by robust sales and a 39% jump in contracts on hand. The company boosted dividends by 68%, reflecting confidence in its diverse masterplanned communities pipeline.

The Takeovers Panel has opted not to pursue proceedings over allegations of undisclosed share ownership and associations in GWR Group, referring unresolved concerns to ASIC for further scrutiny.

International Graphite is advancing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant at Collie, targeting commissioning by mid-2027. The facility promises a diverse range of superfine graphite products and potential annual EBITDA up to AUD 14.2 million based on current market conditions.

St George Mining has formally begun environmental permitting for its Araxá Project in Brazil, submitting key assessments to Minas Gerais regulators as it moves toward developing a rare earths and niobium mine.

Australian Mines is poised to kick off a key drilling campaign at its Flemington Scandium Project, aiming to expand its already impressive resource and support plans to triple scandium production amid tightening supply.

Gold Hydrogen’s Ramsay 2 flow test has validated a laterally extensive helium-bearing Kulpara Dolomite reservoir with up to 20% helium purity, reinforcing the project’s commercial potential and advancing resource certification efforts.

Zeotech Limited’s zeoteCH4® technology slashed methane emissions by an average 92% in a six-month landfill trial at North Burnett Regional Council, confirming its promise as a practical methane mitigation solution under real-world conditions.

Anax Metals has lifted the Mons Cupri Mineral Resource by nearly a quarter, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision later this year.

Horizon Gold has unveiled significant gold intercepts from recent RC drilling at its Gum Creek Project, notably confirming an 800-metre southern extension at the Howards prospect alongside promising results at Heron South and Melbourne Bitter, underpinning potential resource growth ahead of planned updates.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) delivered a robust FY26 with 26% revenue growth to $788.6 million, a 677% surge in profit after tax to $22 million, and a 50% hike in its final dividend to 6 cents per share.

Magmatic Resources is set to resume Reverse Circulation drilling at its Weebo Project, focusing on expanding known gold mineralisation at Otto 2 and Ockerburry 3 and testing new ground at Scone Stone West.

Viva Energy posted a robust half-year profit of $452 million, powered by soaring refining margins and resilient retail and industrial sales, while managing a significant fire at its Geelong Refinery.

ARB Corporation's FY2026 results show a 3.8% revenue dip and 5.2% profit decline amid challenging 4x4 sales, while international expansion and engineering investment underpin future growth.

Genetic Signatures narrowed its FY2026 net loss by 30% to $14 million amid a strategic overhaul, signing a key 10-year supply deal with Denmark’s Hvidovre Hospital and resetting its US market approach.

Prescient Therapeutics launches a $7 million Share Purchase Plan at an 18.8% discount to fund advancement of its PTX-100 cancer therapy beyond a key 2026 Dose Optimisation Committee review.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) posted a 21% drop in profit after tax to $0.193 million for FY26, weighed down by a $1.8 million loss on its Weed Me stake despite gains in listed securities. The company’s net tangible assets held steady at $19.3 million, supported by ongoing share buybacks amid persistent share price discounts.

Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) posted a modest 0.3% revenue rise to $226.6 million in FY26, while operating EBITDA and NPAT slipped slightly. The company completed four acquisitions during the year, maintained dividends, and refinanced debt to extend maturities and improve funding capacity.

Desert Minerals has delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Scotty Lithium Project in Nevada, outlining a substantial lithium clay deposit of 264.9 million tonnes at 1,006 ppm lithium, alongside a sizeable Exploration Target that hints at further growth.

Scentre Group reported a 24.6% jump in half-year profit to $974.5 million despite an 8.3% dip in revenue, driven by strategic sales and robust leasing activity. The group upgraded its full-year FFO and distribution guidance, highlighting a confident outlook.