Superloop (ASX:SLC) has agreed to acquire Lynham Networks Pty Ltd, the parent company of Lightning Broadband, , strengthening its position as a national fibre challenger and accelerating the growth of its Smart Communities strategy. The Lightning Broadband acquisition expands SLC’s reach in new housing estates and apartment developments helping to position the Company as a key last mile fibre provider in fast growing areas.
Lightning Broadband’s strong presence in multi dwelling buildings complements SLC’s existing expertise in broadacre and build to rent projects, creating a more diversified and resilient development pipeline.
By merging the two networks, SLC can drive operating efficiencies, improve network reliability, and deepen long term relationships with developers and property groups, in the process supporting sustainable, recurring revenue growth for SLC.Superloop’s CEO Paul Tyler commented:
"This acquisition is a critical step in our plan to build our Smart Communities asset base with significant scale and value." "With a combined built and contracted book of approximately 170,000 lots, we have clear visibility of long-term sustainable growth."

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Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX:BRE) has reported new drilling results at its Monte Alto Project, reinforcing the potential for a globally significant rare earth and critical minerals operation.

⛏️ Recent drilling confirms high grade mineralisation of rare earth and critical minerals, identifying new growth corridors to support the expansion of Monte Alto’s footprint to at least 1.2km.
🪨 The results strengthen confidence in the project’s value and development potential, underpinning future Mineral Resource Estimates and advancing the case for processing facilities and commercialisation.
🌍 Step out drilling provide clear visibility of growth opportunities, improving strategic planning and improving the optionality for further expansions of the project.

Brazilian Rare Earths CEO and Managing Director Bernardo da Veiga commented:
“Monte Alto has quickly become the most significant rare earth discovery worldwide - pairing large-scale potential with exceptional rare earth grades and valuable critical mineral co-enrichment… These results materially increase our confidence in both the scale of the ultra-high-grade mineralised envelope and the potential for further extensions well beyond the current footprint.”

Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX:VMM) has reported new infill and exploration drilling results at its Colossus Project in Brazil, strengthening resource confidence and expanding the high-grade footprint within the Northern Concessions.

⛏️ Viridis’s infill drilling has delivered high-grade results exceeding expectations in rare earth deposits of TREO, with elevated Dysprosium and Terbium, strengthening confidence outlined in the Pre-Feasibility Study.
📈 Drilling has outperformed the existing block model, supporting expectations of a feed-grade uplift in the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update and adding to the potential for improved project economics.
🌍 Parallel greenfield exploration east of the Northern Concessions Brazil is targeting extensions to known mineralisation, with the aim of extending mine life and increasing development flexibility across the broader asset.

Viridis Mining and Minerals Managing Director, Rafael Moreno commented:
“The high-grade RC infill results from the Northern Concessions continue to confirm strong continuity, supporting conversion to Measured classification ahead of Final Investment Decision targeted for Q3 2026. This upgrade will underpin an updated Reserve and further strengthen project bankability as we complete the DFS and financing process in the coming months.”

Far East Gold (ASX:FEG) is advancing a quality portfolio of six copper and gold projects across Indonesia and Australia, underpinned by combined JORC resources of 1.54Moz gold and 190Mlb copper. During the quarter, the Company delivered high-grade drilling results at the Idenburg Project in Papua, expanded mineralised zones at Sua and North Bermol, progressed permitting milestones, and recommenced drilling at Mount Clark West in Queensland following a wet-season pause. Managing Director and CEO Shane Menere joins The Stock Network’s Lel Smits to discuss the latest drilling success, regulatory progress and how Far East Gold is positioning for sustained discovery-driven growth across its portfolio.

🇮🇩 High-grade growth at Idenburg – Sua and North Bermol, Indonesia
⚒️ Strong newsflow across multiple projects
🌏 Mount Clark West – copper upside in Queensland

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Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has announced a $449 million equity raise to fast-track new battery, solar and geothermal projects as part of its Contact31+ renewable growth strategy, positioning the company as a leader in New Zealand’s energy transition.

🔋 Funds will support major developments including a new large-scale battery, a solar farm joint venture, and further geothermal expansion, strengthening New Zealand’s renewable energy supply.
🌿 The Company delivered a strong half-year result, driven by higher renewable generation and the successful acquisition and integration of Manawa Energy, with expected cost synergies already secured.
⚡ With renewable generation now making up nearly all of its output, Contact continues positioning itself as a leader in clean energy while investing to improve energy security and manage inconsistency risk.

Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge commented:
“1H26 was transformational, with the completion of the Manawa acquisition and the welcoming of its people and assets to Contact. The strong performance of the combined entity set us up well for the year ahead as we take significant steps to execute the Contact31+ strategy.”

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of MacPhersons Reward Pty Ltd, continuing its consolidation of the Coolgardie gold district in Western Australia.

🏗️ The acquisition includes granted and operating gold mining leases located within and adjacent to Forrestania’s existing Coolgardie Hub, strengthening its control over operations near processing infrastructure.
💰 The transaction will be funded through a mix of cash and shares, preserving capital while securing immediate mining tenure and supporting the Company’s transition from explorer to near-term gold producer.
⛏️ As mining at MacPhersons is nearing completion by Beacon Minerals, Forrestania can now fully integrate the site into its regional growth plans, expanding production and leveraging existing infrastructure, paving the road form exploration to production.

Forrestania Resources Executive Chairman David Geraghty commented:
“This acquisition continues Forrestania’s disciplined strategy of consolidating tenure around our Coolgardie Hub with specific focus on granted mining tenure. The MacPhersons tenements allow us to utilise nearby processing options and transition smoothly from explorer to producer.