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Asara Resources has more than doubled its Kada Gold Project resource to 2.1 million ounces, including 1.3 million ounces in the indicated category, following a 73,000-metre drilling campaign. The company is fully funded to complete a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2027, positioning itself for rapid development in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin.

Javelin Minerals has cleared a major hurdle with final mining approval for its Eureka Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, positioning it for imminent production backed by a $25 million financing deal.

West Wits Mining has transitioned from developer to producer with first gold poured at Qala Shallows, backed by a $97 million project finance package and a resource base expanded to 7.24 million ounces.

Simonds Group delivered a record net profit after tax of $10.5 million for FY26, driven by a 9.5% revenue rise to $729.1 million and strategic expansion including a Western Australia joint venture.

Audeara Limited delivered record FY26 revenue of $4.45 million, driven by a 45% surge in Australian wholesale sales and progress in AI audio licensing with OPTEK Microelectronics. The company narrowed its loss and advanced Auracast deployments across retirement villages and education sectors.

Etherstack has agreed to an expanded scope on its key UK government project, adding £0.5 million (US$0.7 million) in revenue and lifting ongoing support fees, with positive impact expected in H1 FY27.

Ion Video Limited narrowed its loss to $4.52 million in FY2026, slashing operating costs and shifting focus to intellectual property licensing while strengthening its balance sheet and securing funding through to late 2027.

Orbital Corporation has broadened its customer base and product lineup, positioning itself to capture growth in defence and commercial UAV markets with $3.2 million in expected sales for Q1 FY2027.

Sonic core drilling at Waratah Minerals' Gum Flat has revealed broad zones of shallow gold mineralisation, expanding the Spur Gold Zone approximately 150 metres westward undercover and opening a significant new exploration target.

archTIS Limited’s FY2026 results reveal a 120% surge in sales revenue to $13.35 million, fueled by the Spirion acquisition, yet losses ballooned to $16.3 million reflecting higher operating costs and integration expenses.

AML3D Limited surged to a record $12.5 million revenue in FY26, delivering its first half-year EBITDA profit and locking in a $29 million order book driven by US Defence contracts and UK market entry.

Wide Open Agriculture cut its loss to $3.64 million in FY2026 as it pivots from owning manufacturing to a capital-light contract model, while securing global commercial traction for its lupin-based ingredients.

Avecho has resumed enrolment for the last stage of its pivotal Phase III trial of a TPM®-enhanced CBD capsule for insomnia, following a unanimous Data Monitoring Board recommendation to continue without expanding the sample size.

QMines Limited reports strong copper and gold intersections from two recent drill holes at Mt Chalmers, reinforcing the project's potential with ongoing drilling and assays.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Hydrix is ramping up its defence technology efforts, focusing on sensing and autonomous systems aligned with Australia’s $425 billion 2026 National Defence Strategy. The company is developing internal prototypes and forging partnerships to commercialise intellectual property in counter-drone and ISR applications.

Verbrec Limited accelerated its growth trajectory in FY2026, driven by a strategic acquisition and divestment, delivering a 52% revenue increase and a near tripling of net profit.

Barkly Rare Earths has achieved a 99% magnet rare earth oxide extraction in preliminary metallurgical testing, a marked improvement over previous efforts. This early success could shape the processing approach for its flagship Barkly Project.

Vinyl Group Ltd lifted revenue by nearly 31% to $18.85 million in FY2026 but continued to post a loss, albeit nearly halved to $8.65 million. The media company expanded aggressively through multiple acquisitions, boosting its asset base and goodwill while maintaining a going concern stance.

Kina Securities lifted its half-year net profit by 4% to PGK 59.7 million, underpinned by a strong capital injection via Papua New Guinea’s inaugural listed corporate bond and a 13% higher interim dividend in local currency.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) has launched a retail entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $261.7 million by issuing one new share for every three held, priced at $2.25 each. This follows a $254.9 million institutional placement and entitlement offer completed earlier in August.

C29 Metals has locked in binding commitments for a $2.4 million share placement at 1.2 cents per share, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The funds aim to accelerate exploration at its Sampsons Tank project and fuel global acquisition ambitions.

Barton Gold has reported significant high-grade gold mineralisation from its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, potentially boosting resource grades and project economics ahead of a Pre-feasibility Study targeted for early 2027.

Aland Equity Group’s subsidiary has formalised a Management Rights Agreement for 56 residential lots at Elm Grove Heights, Bungendore, setting the stage for its first property funds income and a sales campaign starting September 2026.