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Medical Developments International Builds Penthrox Momentum on Improved Cash Flow
Biotechnology

Medical Developments International Builds Penthrox Momentum on Improved Cash Flow

Medical Developments International ups FY26 revenue 9% to $42.6m; Penthrox demand boosts cash flow; paediatric approval expands UK/Europe use, driving momentum.

Titan Minerals Uncovers New Shear-Hosted Gold Zone at Dynasty Project in Ecuador
Mining & Resources

Titan Minerals Uncovers New Shear-Hosted Gold Zone at Dynasty Project in Ecuador

Titan Minerals uncovers a new shear-hosted gold-silver zone at Dynasty; 33.5m at 6.6g/t Au, 55.5g/t Ag, plus 4.5m at 39.5g/t Au and 362g/t Ag; MRE due 2027.

PlaySide Studios Returns to Profit as MOUSE P.I. For Hire Drives Record Original IP Revenue
Technology

PlaySide Studios Returns to Profit as MOUSE P.I. For Hire Drives Record Original IP Revenue

PlaySide returns to profit as MOUSE: P.I. For Hire drives record Original IP revenue; FY26 revenue beat guidance and EBITDA turns positive.

Pepper Money AUM at a Record $24b as Originations Grow 40% YoY
Industrials & Juniors

Pepper Money AUM at a Record $24b as Originations Grow 40% YoY

Pepper Money posts record AUM of $24b as originations jump 40% YoY; NPAT up, dividend rising, and RAMS transition boosting servicing—watch this stock.

Finder Energy Announces Maiden Reserves Classification at KTJ Project
Energy

Finder Energy Announces Maiden Reserves Classification at KTJ Project

Finder Energy reports 22.2 MMstb 2P KTJ reserves; FDP approved, FID near. Financing/regulatory hurdles remain; first production 2027/28.

Encounter Resources Starts Strategic Review of Northwest Australian Copper Portfolio
Mining & Resources

Encounter Resources Starts Strategic Review of Northwest Australian Copper Portfolio

Encounter Resources has launched a strategic review of its WA/NT copper portfolio to unlock value as RC drilling extends Parbo/Griffin oxide zones; assays 2026.

Emeco Holdings Launches 10% Share Buy-Back as FY26 Earnings Nudge Higher
Industrials & Juniors

Emeco Holdings Launches 10% Share Buy-Back as FY26 Earnings Nudge Higher

Emeco Holdings launches a 10% on-market buy-back as FY26 earnings rise on strong cash flow and a strengthened balance sheet.

EV Resources Expands Los Lirios Antimony Target with Four New Feeder Veins
Mining & Resources

EV Resources Expands Los Lirios Antimony Target with Four New Feeder Veins

EV Resources expands Los Lirios antimony target with four new feeder veins, widening CRD system; 31 samples pending as it targets a maiden JORC resource.

Recce Pharmaceuticals Expands Phase 3 Diabetic Foot Trial With Comparator Arm
Biotechnology

Recce Pharmaceuticals Expands Phase 3 Diabetic Foot Trial With Comparator Arm

Recce expands Phase 3 diabetic foot infection trial with R327G active comparator arm, pursuing non-inferiority vs antibiotics; interim data after 104 patients.

Boom Logistics Lifts FY26 Underlying Earnings and Shareholder Returns
Industrials & Juniors

Boom Logistics Lifts FY26 Underlying Earnings and Shareholder Returns

Boom Logistics lifts FY26 underlying earnings, cash flow and returns; debt down, $7m buyback, 2.25c dividend, and $200m+ contracted work entering FY27

Lycopodium Targets Major FY27 Growth on Expanding Global Pipeline
Industrials & Juniors

Lycopodium Targets Major FY27 Growth on Expanding Global Pipeline

Lycopodium targets FY27 revenue of $540-580m and NPAT $54-58m as global pipeline expands; solid balance sheet supports a hefty dividend.

KGL Resources Prepares Jervois Development Ahead of Final Investment Decision
Mining & Resources

KGL Resources Prepares Jervois Development Ahead of Final Investment Decision

KGL Resources gears up Jervois copper project after $300m equity raise; FID eyed for Q3 2026, 1H2028 commissioning and 10-year mine life on track.

Buru Energy Triples 2C Contingent Resources in Restart Review at Ungani Oil Field
Energy

Buru Energy Triples 2C Contingent Resources in Restart Review at Ungani Oil Field

Buru Energy lifts Ungani 2C contingent resources to 660,000 bbls (from 220,000), as it reviews a cheaper restart plan and micro-refinery options.

DXN Wins $4.1m Edge Data Centre Contract for Melbourne Airport
Technology

DXN Wins $4.1m Edge Data Centre Contract for Melbourne Airport

DXN secures ~A$4.1m Melbourne Airport Edge data centre contract; factory-built facility to be delivered and commissioned by H1 2027.

Viva Leisure Declares Maiden Dividend in Record FY26 Result
Industrials & Juniors

Viva Leisure Declares Maiden Dividend in Record FY26 Result

Viva Leisure posts FY26 record revenue, declares maiden dividend (3.0c) as NPAT and cash flow rise; leverage eases amid Meridium Global strategy review.

Lark Distilling Sales Momentum Builds as Restaged Portfolio Gains Traction
Industrials & Juniors

Lark Distilling Sales Momentum Builds as Restaged Portfolio Gains Traction

Lark Distilling FY26 net sales up 15% on international momentum; export +69%, GTR +43%, restaged Signature Whisky Range; EBITDA loss widens; expansion ongoing.

Vita Life Sciences Delivers Record First Half on Improved Product Mix and Margin Increase
Biotechnology

Vita Life Sciences Delivers Record First Half on Improved Product Mix and Margin Increase

Vita Life Sciences hits record H1: revenue $48.3m, NPAT $5.5m, margin up to 63.5%; declares 5.0c dividend; $33.7m cash, no borrowings amid China headwinds.

EML Payments to Target Revenue Conversion After FY26 Earnings Slide
Technology

EML Payments to Target Revenue Conversion After FY26 Earnings Slide

EML Payments FY26 revenue fell 6%, EBITDA down 18%; narrows loss and targets FY27 EBITDA of $50-$54m as Arlo rolls out and pipeline grows.

XRF Scientific Rides Accelerated Equipment Growth to Notch Record Revenue
Industrials & Juniors

XRF Scientific Rides Accelerated Equipment Growth to Notch Record Revenue

XRF Scientific posts record FY26 revenue of A$64.4m (up 8%), led by Capital Equipment and xrTGA; Bruker CGA deal to lift 2027 sales.

AuKing Mining Adds to Malawi Portfolio with Green Exploration Acquisition from Tusker Minerals
Mining & Resources

AuKing Mining Adds to Malawi Portfolio with Green Exploration Acquisition from Tusker Minerals

AuKing to acquire Green Exploration from Tusker, expanding Malawi assets (Machinga, Salambidwe, Ngala Hill, Karonga) for up to $4.85m; completion by Sept 30.