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James Hardie Industries has appointed Ryan Lada as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rachel Wilson who will remain as an advisor during the transition. The move comes alongside the company’s Q2 FY26 results announcement.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Argent BioPharma has locked in an A$11 million convertible financing facility to finalize its strategic acquisition of AusCann assets and accelerate its growth plans, including a potential US stock exchange listing.

Robex Resources has filed a management information circular ahead of a December 15 shareholder vote on a proposed acquisition by Predictive Discovery. The deal promises to create a West African gold mining powerhouse.

Emu NL has raised $1.4 million through a discounted share placement to fund an expanded drilling program at its Yataga Copper Project, with drilling expected to start by late November 2025, subject to fire risk conditions.

NEXTDC’s 2025 AGM highlights a landmark year with 42% growth in contracted utilisation and a $6.4 billion funding base, alongside strategic board changes and a new incentive plan to secure leadership.

Alliance Nickel has confirmed the technical strength of its NiWest project while navigating market headwinds and Stellantis’ offtake renegotiation, as it pursues a Nasdaq listing via SPAC to tap US capital markets.

Kinetiko Energy has raised $3.15 million through a placement led by key South African and Australian investors to fast-track its Project Alpha gas development in South Africa. The capital injection supports drilling and exploration activities aimed at expanding the company’s resource base.

dorsaVi Limited has acquired a cutting-edge neuromorphic processing-in-memory technology portfolio, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation wearable and robotics intelligence. This strategic move, coupled with leadership changes, signals a new era for the company’s adaptive biosensor and robotics platforms.

Activeport Group Ltd is set to issue bonus options to shareholders in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, offering a non-cash reward without impacting its cash reserves.

American West Metals has begun trading on the OTCQB Venture Exchange, boosting its visibility among US investors and signaling potential future listings on major US exchanges amid rising demand for domestic critical minerals.

Australian Critical Minerals has appointed geologist Allister Caird as a Non-Executive Director, alongside key leadership shifts including Dean DeLargie's move to Executive Chairman. These changes underscore the company’s strategic push in critical minerals exploration across Australia and Peru.