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Merino & Co. has secured a significant distribution agreement with a Shanghai-based omni-channel partner, committing to annual sales of approximately A$1.5 million and expanding its footprint in China’s luxury fashion market.

Titan Minerals reports significant wide zones of porphyry-hosted gold-silver-copper mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, with a resource update expected in early 2026.

Stakk Limited has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX as it finalises a significant new customer contract, with trading set to resume upon announcement or by 20 November.

BlueScope confirms its first-half FY2026 earnings guidance at the lower end of expectations, highlighting a mix of regional challenges and growth initiatives as it navigates cost pressures and market shifts.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Bisley & Company to explore marketing and distribution of its high-reactivity metakaolin product, AusPozz™, across Australia and key international markets.

SRJ Technologies has partnered with CAPSA Engineering in a $23.8 million joint venture to deliver critical electrical asset integrity services for a Middle Eastern National Oil Company, marking a major step in its regional expansion.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Red Sky Energy has brought its Yarrow 1 well online at the Innamincka Dome Project, with initial gas production rates exceeding expectations and commencing earlier than planned. This development is set to significantly boost the company’s near-term cash flow and production profile.

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.

James Hardie Industries has appointed Nigel Stein as the new Chair of its Board and established an Integration and Performance Committee to oversee the AZEK acquisition integration and enhance shareholder engagement.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a standout 3.10m at 70.78 g/t Au. The company is ramping up drilling efforts with 12 rigs and targets major resource upgrades and a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

James Hardie Industries reports a 34% jump in Q2 FY26 net sales driven by the AZEK acquisition and European growth, while grappling with margin pressures and integration costs.