Isaac Francis

Kaili Resources (ASX:KLR) announced that aircore drilling will commence tomorrow at its Mallee Project, covering the Lameroo (EL 6856), Coodalya (EL 6978), and Karte (EL 6977) tenements in South Australia’s Murray Basin.

Junior explorer 3D Energi (ASX:TDO) has suspended trading in its shares after being unable to meet a cash call linked to ConocoPhillips' $100 million-plus offshore gas exploration campaign in Victoria.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) has completed its soil sampling program at the Chikundo Copper Project within the Chilalo tenure in southern Tanzania.

Oil and gas major Santos (ASX:STO) has loaded its first liquefied natural gas cargo from the Barossa joint venture project, destined for the Sakai terminal in Osaka.

Macquarie Health, one of Australia's largest privately owned hospital groups, is preparing to terminate contracts with dozens of private health insurers.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NASDAQ:PEBK) concluded a record-setting fiscal year 2025, reporting fourth-quarter net income of $6.6 million—an 83% increase over the $3.6 million recorded in the same period last year.

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) reported that its silver production rose more than 5% in 2025, reaching 17 million ounces and hitting the top end of its annual guidance.

Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surged past analyst forecasts, driven by a significant recovery in its lending margins and a reversal of the high-cost deposit trends that have pressured regional banks over the last two years.

Zijin Gold International has agreed to buy Allied Gold (NYSE:AAUC) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately C$5.5 billion ($4.1 billion), marking one of the largest gold sector acquisitions in early 2026.

Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) has commenced a significant delivery cycle for Air Canada, announcing the handover of a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft.