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Record Quarterly and Half-Year Sales for Biome Australia

Biome Australia Ltd (ASX: BIO) is kicking off the new year on a high note, reporting record quarterly and half-year sales. The company's Q2 FY26 revenue soared 40.9% compared to the previous corresponding period, reaching $6.48 million. This impressive performance was driven by robust demand for Biome's clinically-proven probiotic products.

The strong sales momentum continued into the first half of the fiscal year, with H1 FY26 revenue climbing 40.2% to $12.42 million. Biome's innovative, evidence-based live biotherapeutics and complementary medicines are clearly resonating with consumers, and the company is well-positioned to build on this success.

Fenix Delivers Record Iron Ore Shipments

Over in the mining sector, Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) is celebrating a milestone achievement, with record iron ore shipments of 1.2 million wet metric tonnes in the December quarter. This stellar performance, equating to an annualized production run-rate of 4.9 million tonnes per annum, showcases the efficient scalability of Fenix's integrated mining and logistics operations.

The strong shipment volumes, combined with a robust iron ore price environment, have bolstered Fenix's cash position, which grew by A$21.2 million to A$78.9 million as of 31 December 2025. Fenix has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance of 4.2 million to 4.8 million tonnes in total iron ore sales, putting the company on track to deliver another successful year.

Metallium Secures Long-Term E-Waste Feedstock Supply

In the critical metals space, Metallium Limited (ASX: MTM; OTCQX: MTMCF) has taken a significant step forward, executing a binding electronic-scrap (e-scrap) supply agreement with global recycler Glencore Ltd. This multi-year contract provides Metallium with secure access to up to 2,400 tonnes per annum of e-scrap, a crucial feedstock for the company's Flash Joule Heating technology platform.

The agreement marks Metallium's transition from development to commercial commissioning and execution, as the company positions its FJH technology as a near-term domestic processing solution for PCB-rich waste streams in the United States. With this foundational feedstock supply in place, Metallium can now focus on scaling up its operations and deepening its engagement with downstream refiners, OEMs, and strategic partners.

Vanguard Announces Final ETF Distributions

Rounding out the day's news, Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts and timetable for its range of Australian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Eligible unitholders will receive their distribution payments on 19 January 2026, with the ex-distribution date set for 2 January 2026.

The announcement covers 25 Vanguard ETFs, including popular funds like the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). Investors are reminded that the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is available for all the ETFs, and that they should ensure their bank details are up-to-date with the registrar, Computershare, to ensure prompt distribution payments.