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ANZ Reports Strong 1Q26 Results

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd reported a strong 1Q26 result, with Cash Profit up 75% vs the 2H25 quarterly average, driven by a significant reduction in expenses and an improvement in revenue. Key financial metrics also improved, with Cash Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) up 173 basis points to 11.7% and the Cost-to-Income ratio down 505bps. Looking ahead, the company remains fully engaged in executing the ANZ 2030 strategy to become the best bank for customers and shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.

NFM: Binding Option to Acquire 90% of Advanced Pomme REE

New Frontier Minerals Limited (NFM) has entered into a binding option and earn-in agreement to acquire a 90% interest in the Pomme REE-Nb Project located in Quebec, Canada. The partnership with Metallium and the acquisition of the Pomme REE-Nb Project are expected to significantly advance NFM's critical minerals strategy, providing access to a large, high-grade REE system and a pathway to leverage innovative processing technologies to enhance project economics.

Northern Star Reports FY26 Half Year Results

Northern Star Resources Ltd has reported a 41% increase in net profit after tax and a 34% increase in underlying EBITDA for the half year ended 31 December 2025. The company has revised its FY26 Group production guidance to 1,600-1,700koz and its FY26 Group AISC guidance to A$2,600-2,800/oz. Northern Star remains committed to improving operating performance across its existing asset base, while advancing initiatives to reduce unit costs and drive long-term value creation for shareholders.

Aeris to Acquire Peel Mining in Strategic Copper Deal

Aeris Resources Ltd is acquiring Peel Mining Ltd in a strategic move to expand its copper and gold production capabilities. The acquisition will significantly increase Aeris' resource base, with the combined Tritton and South Cobar Copper Project containing over 500kt of contained copper. This will position Tritton for a +10 year mine life, with the advanced Mallee Bull deposit expected to become a near-term, high-grade ore source for the Tritton processing plant.

Pro Medicus Reports Record HY26 Results

Pro Medicus Ltd. (ASX:PME) has reported record financial results for the first half of FY26, with revenue up 28.4% to $124.8 million and profit after tax surging 230.9% to $171.2 million. The company signed 7 new contracts worth over A$280 million and has a forward revenue pipeline of over A$1.08 billion over the next five years. Pro Medicus remains well-placed to continue its growth trajectory, with a robust pipeline of opportunities and the ability to leverage its technology leadership and AI capabilities.