PERTH, Australia — Shares of Paladin Energy Ltd jumped more than 10% on Monday as investors responded to the company’s re-reporting of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Patterson Lake South project under the JORC Code, alongside continued strong operational momentum at its Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia.

Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) closed at A$11.71, up A$1.13 or 10.68%, after trading as high as A$11.98 during the session. The move came days after the company released updated estimates for the high-grade Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, presented in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) to complement its existing disclosures under the Canadian NI 43-101 standard.

The company stated there was no material change to the previously disclosed mineral resource and mineral/ore reserve estimates as a result of the re-reporting. Non-material updates were incorporated for certain zones, while the overall reserve figures remained unchanged. The dual-standard reporting provides greater accessibility for Australian and international investors following the JORC framework.

The stock’s sharp rise occurred against a broader backdrop of strength in uranium-related equities, with several peers also advancing on the day. Paladin’s market capitalisation moved above A$5 billion on the gain.

Paladin operates as a uranium producer with a 75% interest in the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia and is advancing the Tier-1 PLS project in Canada. The company also holds exploration assets in Australia and additional interests in Canada.

In its June 2026 quarterly report, released in late July, Paladin detailed the successful completion of the operational ramp-up at Langer Heinrich. Full-year FY2026 production reached 4.82 million pounds of U₃O₈, meeting or exceeding the upper end of revised guidance of 4.5 to 4.8 million pounds. Sales totalled 4.35 million pounds, also above guidance of 3.8 to 4.2 million pounds. The average realised price for the year was approximately US$70 per pound, while the cost of production came in at US$43.30 per pound, better than the guided range of US$44 to US$48 per pound.

In the June quarter alone, Langer Heinrich produced 1.23 million pounds and sold 1.35 million pounds at an average realised price of US$70.6 per pound. Plant recovery rates remained strong, and mining volumes increased as the operation transitioned to higher reliance on primary mined ore.

Looking ahead, Paladin issued FY2027 guidance for Langer Heinrich of 5.1 to 5.6 million pounds of U₃O₈ production and 4.8 to 5.3 million pounds of sales, with costs expected in the US$44 to US$48 per pound range. Capital expenditure is forecast at US$29 million to US$35 million. Production is anticipated to be weighted toward the second half of the year following planned maintenance in the first half.

The company has highlighted that the ramp-up phase is complete, positioning the Namibian operation for sustained output. All ore processed in FY2027 is expected to come from the mine, with ongoing optimisation of mining and processing activities.

At the same time, progress continues at Patterson Lake South. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission determined that the construction licence application had achieved sufficiency status, allowing it to proceed through the regulatory review process. Paladin has signed a binding term sheet with the Birch Narrows Dene Nation regarding a Mutual Benefits Agreement and is working toward key development milestones. An administrative protocol with the CNSC targets completion of hearings for the construction licence application by the end of calendar year 2027.

In June, the company reported a new high-grade uranium discovery, known as the Atlas discovery, from its 2026 winter drilling program at PLS. The project is viewed as a high-grade, relatively shallow deposit that could support future growth as global demand for uranium increases in support of nuclear energy expansion.

Paladin has strengthened its balance sheet through earlier equity raisings totalling approximately A$400 million to support both the Langer Heinrich ramp-up and advancement of PLS. Analyst coverage has been mixed but includes several upgrades in recent months, with some brokers citing the scale and development potential of the Canadian asset as the company transitions toward a multi-asset producer.

Uranium market conditions have remained supportive, with elevated prices reflecting supply constraints and growing interest in nuclear power as a low-carbon baseload energy source. Paladin’s sales contracts provide exposure to higher prices while delivering into long-term customer agreements.

The company’s dual listing on the ASX and TSX, along with OTCQX trading in the United States, has broadened its investor base. The JORC re-reporting of the PLS estimates is intended to align disclosure practices more closely with Australian market conventions without altering the underlying resource picture previously reported under Canadian standards.

Trading volume was elevated on the day of the share price move, reflecting heightened interest following the resource announcement and the recent operational updates. The 52-week range for the stock has seen significant movement, with the shares having traded as high as approximately A$15 earlier in the year before consolidating.

Paladin’s management has emphasised disciplined cost control, safety performance and steady delivery against guidance as the Langer Heinrich operation matures. Total recordable injury frequency rates have been tracked as part of ongoing operational reporting. Capital spending remains focused on sustaining and optimising the Namibian mine while advancing permitting and engineering work in Canada.

As the uranium sector continues to attract attention from institutional and retail investors, Paladin’s combination of near-term production growth from Langer Heinrich and longer-term development optionality at PLS positions it as a key independent producer. The latest share price reaction underscores market focus on both the resource transparency provided by the JORC update and the company’s ability to execute on production targets.

Financial results for the full year ended June 30, 2026, are scheduled for release in late August, with a conference call planned to discuss the outcomes and outlook. Investors will be watching for further detail on cash generation, contract book performance and the pathway toward a final investment decision at Patterson Lake South.

The stock’s advance on Monday reflected a convergence of operational delivery, resource disclosure updates and sector sentiment. With Langer Heinrich now operating on a stable footing and PLS advancing through key regulatory steps, Paladin continues to build its profile as a multi-jurisdictional uranium company supplying nuclear utilities worldwide.

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Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Perenti FY ’26 Results Presentation. [Operator Instructions] Finally, I would like to advise all participants that this call is being recorded. I’d now like to welcome Vanessa Torres, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, to begin the presentation. Vanessa, over to you.

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Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining the Perenti FY ’26 Results Call. My name is Vanessa Torres, and presenting with me today is Mike Ellis, our CFO. Today, we will outline our full year performance, the outlook for our business and how we plan to maximize returns for our shareholders. As this is my first reporting period as CEO for Perenti, I am very pleased to be announcing another year that Perenti has delivered to our guidance, marking our fifth consecutive year.

For those who are new to the Perenti story, we illustrate on Slide 3, our diversified portfolio of businesses spanning across the mining life cycle. Our businesses offer a broad suite of services, spreading across 12 different countries. We have world-leading expertise in underground mining and drilling. 66% of our revenue in FY ’26 was generated from underground operations, and this was mostly from gold and copper projects. We operate 20 mines around the world. And collectively, we employ around 10,000 people to service more than 160 different clients. We aim to be the safest and most productive in industry, which unlocks enduring value and certainty for our people, our clients, our communities and ultimately deliver sustainable returns for our shareholders.

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According to Motilal Oswal, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) has an incentive outlay of Rs 62,500 crore spread over five years from FY26 to FY31, with incentives ranging from 2.25% to 5.0% depending on whether companies meet prescribed sales thresholds.

The brokerage said the scheme aims to increase domestic and export volumes while encouraging greater local value addition, with its scale requirements restricting competition to companies with sufficient manufacturing capacity and backward integration. The mobile phone manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players must have a minimum turnover of Rs 10,000 crore in FY25-26 to qualify. With FY26 as the base year, it noted, a brand must also generate minimum incremental sales of Rs 5,000 crore each year.

As per the brokerage’s note, the cumulative sales threshold above FY26 levels rises to Rs 5,000 crore in FY27, Rs 10,000 crore in FY28, Rs 15,000 crore in FY29, Rs 20,000 crore in FY30 and Rs 25,000 crore in FY31.

Motilal Oswal added that meeting these targets would require brands to increase production rapidly, supported not only by domestic demand but also by a sharp rise in exports. The brokerage believes Dixon has the brand-level scale needed to satisfy these conditions.

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The incentive framework has two tiers. Sales up to the difference between baseline domestic sales and average sales for FY24, FY25 and FY26 will receive incentives of 2.75% in FY27 and FY28, 2.50% in FY29 and FY30, and 2.25% in FY31, it said, with baseline domestic sales assumed to increase by 15% annually.
Eligible sales above the baseline, according to the brokerage, will attract a higher incentive of 5.0% in FY27 and FY28, 4.5% in FY29 and FY30, and 4.0% in FY31.The brokerage added that further companies can also receive additional incentives of up to 1.5% for sourcing key components domestically, comprising 0.3% each for display and camera modules, 0.5% for enclosures, and 0.2% each for batteries (including cells) and USB cables (including connectors).

These benefits, it noted, will apply when domestically sourced components are used in at least 25% of the mobile phone units sold during a financial year.

Motilal Oswal also said that the scheme provides separate support for Indian mobile brands. India-registered manufacturers and EMS companies with a minimum turnover of Rs 1,000 crore in FY26 will be eligible, it said, although there is no minimum sales threshold for Indian brands, with the Empowered Committee selecting the brands that qualify.

Selected Indian brands, according to the brokerage, will receive an incentive of 5% on incremental sales over the base year, along with an additional 3% on eligible sales involving Indian design and research and development. The domestic sourcing incentives, it added, will remain the same as those available under the broader mobile phone manufacturing programme.

Motilal Oswal expects the scheme to lift volumes for mobile brands and EMS companies, particularly through exports. It also sees greater benefits for manufacturers that have already invested in backward integration and domestic component sourcing.

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If you’ve been injured in Western Australia due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right lawyer to guide your compensation claim can significantly affect both your experience and your outcome. Lian Hall Injury Law, a personal injury firm based in Victoria Park, has built a local reputation across Perth for its focus on clear communication and No Win, No Fee representation. Here are five things worth knowing about the firm before deciding whether to reach out.

1. The firm works exclusively in personal injury law, covering five main claim types

Lian Hall Injury Law focuses solely on personal injury and compensation claims rather than practicing across multiple areas of law. According to the firm’s website, its core areas of expertise include motor vehicle injury claims, workers’ compensation claims, workplace accident claims under common law, public liability claims (including slip-and-trip and dog bite incidents), and criminal injuries compensation for victims of violent crime. That specialization means the firm’s day-to-day work centers specifically on understanding Western Australia’s compensation schemes, including the Insurance Commission of WA’s processes for motor vehicle claims, rather than spreading its focus across unrelated legal practice areas.

2. Claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis

Lian Hall operates under a No Win, No Fee model, meaning clients are not required to pay legal fees unless their claim is successfully resolved. The firm states that costs are explained clearly from the outset of a case, an approach aimed at removing the financial barrier that can otherwise discourage injured people from pursuing a claim they may be entitled to. This structure has been specifically highlighted in client reviews; one reviewer, Richard K., described being initially concerned about “excessive legal fees” based on what he’d heard about other firms, but said he found Lian Hall’s fees to be “a very fair amount (stated upfront) for the work done and the excellent outcome.”

3. The firm accepts clients transferring from other lawyers mid-claim

For clients who are already partway through a compensation claim with a different law firm but are unhappy with the level of communication, frequent staff turnover on their file, unclear legal advice, or a settlement offer that seems lower than expected, Lian Hall Injury Law offers a formal pathway to switch representation without starting the claims process over. According to the firm, in most cases an existing claim continues from wherever it currently stands: the new team obtains the client’s file from the previous lawyer, reviews the case’s current position, and takes over without unnecessary delay. The firm also states that switching lawyers does not typically mean paying legal costs twice, since existing costs are generally managed as part of the ongoing claim rather than billed separately.

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A recurring theme across the firm’s published Google reviews, which carry a 5.0 rating based on 31 reviews, is direct access to the lawyer handling the case rather than being passed between multiple staff members. One client, Emilia V., wrote that Lian “took the time to explain everything in a way that was clear and easy to understand,” adding that she “never felt rushed or pressured” throughout her case. Another client, Thomas W., described being visited in person by Lian Hall during a hospital stay following his injury, writing that the lawyer “patiently explained the terms of the agreement without any pressure or aggressive behavior” and made sure he understood everything before proceeding. A separate reviewer, Sara L., who pursued a claim following a car accident, said the firm “handled my case with care and confidence, making a stressful situation much easier to manage.”

5. The firm is based locally in Victoria Park and is a registered member of the Law Society of Western Australia

Lian Hall Injury Law operates from an office at Unit 9/342 Albany Highway in Victoria Park, serving clients across Perth and the surrounding suburbs. According to the firm’s website, it positions this local presence as an advantage specifically because personal injury and compensation law varies by jurisdiction, meaning familiarity with Western Australia’s specific claims processes, local insurers and relevant statutory schemes, such as the Insurance Commission of WA, can matter meaningfully to how a claim is handled. The firm is listed as a member of the Law Society of Western Australia, the state’s professional regulatory body for legal practitioners, and has been recognized in past years through industry awards for personal injury and compensation law services in WA.

What this means if you’re considering a claim

For anyone in Perth or Victoria Park navigating a motor vehicle accident, workplace injury, public liability incident or criminal injury claim, Lian Hall Injury Law’s combination of a No Win, No Fee structure, a narrow specialization in personal injury law, and a stated emphasis on direct lawyer-client communication are the core elements worth weighing when comparing legal representation options. As with choosing any lawyer, prospective clients are generally encouraged to have an initial, no-obligation conversation to understand which specific type of compensation claim applies to their circumstances, since different injury types in Western Australia fall under different compensation schemes with different entitlements and procedural requirements.

Britain’s economy has undergone a silent productivity boom over the past two years, according to new research which suggests that official statistics have masked a dramatic improvement in output.

The Resolution Foundation, a think tank, said UK productivity has been expanding by 1.1 per cent a year since late 2024, far above the official estimate of 0.2 per cent from the Office for National Statistics.

Productivity growth, based on a worker’s output per hour, is central to ensuring long-term prosperity and rising living standards, and acts as a stabilising force on a government’s public finances.

Five times the official estimate

The think tank said the UK’s productivity growth had been “respectable” and not as “dismal” as the “flawed” measurements from the ONS suggest. Its higher estimate comes from an analysis of payroll data from HMRC and tax returns from the self employed, which it considers more reliable than official estimates.

“Britain’s dismal productivity record since the global financial crisis explains a lot of its economic stagnation and weak living standards growth, but while official figures suggest that the output of workers has worsened further in the mid-2020s, our more accurate productivity measure suggests that it has been improving in recent years,” the foundation said.

A separate analysis from the Centre for Economic Performance, which uses the same data sources as the Resolution Foundation, has calculated that annual productivity growth expanded at a rate of 2.37 per cent between the third quarter of 2024 and the first three months of 2026.

A survey under strain

The ONS derives its measure of productivity from its labour force survey, which has been plagued by low response rates since the pandemic and is being revamped to encourage wider participation. It expects to launch a long delayed transformed labour force survey (TLFS) next year.

The statistics agency has reported clear improvement in response levels on the existing survey following a series of interventions, with several waves close to pre-pandemic levels, and says it aims to switch its headline labour market statistics over to the TLFS in 2027.

That matters well beyond the statistical trade. Pay settlements, interest rate decisions and the fiscal headroom a chancellor believes she has all rest on estimates of how much the economy can produce.

Worst run since the 1800s

The UK, along with Italy, has consistently registered the worst productivity growth in the G7 group of advanced economies since the financial crisis, when rates of output per hour fell across Western economies. Average UK productivity growth was 2.1 per cent in the decade before the 2008 crash and has fallen to 0.3 per cent a year in the years since. This is the worst run since the 1800s, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

The fiscal watchdog has put the shortfall since the crisis at 1.5 percentage points a year compared with the pre-crisis period, with manufacturing and financial services accounting for three quarters of the decline. Business Matters has previously reported on the Bank of England’s assessment that Britain had endured its worst decade for productivity growth since the 18th century.

Economists have long pondered what is behind the UK’s productivity puzzle, with some suggesting that conventional measurements cannot capture the advances in output made in the internet and digital age.

Not artificial intelligence, and not job switching

Two explanations have been offered for the recent improvement. The first is that the introduction of artificial intelligence into sectors such as IT and financial services is boosting output per hour. The second is that the government’s increase in employment taxes has forced firms to rein back on hiring, lifting productivity in labour intensive, low pay sectors such as leisure and hospitality.

The Resolution Foundation said neither trend is visible in the data, and that the take-up of AI across the economy is not yet widespread enough to draw strong conclusions. That is a notable finding given how quickly small firms have adopted AI tools for quick productivity wins, and given the scale of the tax change, with employers’ national insurance contributions climbing by £28bn in the year to March 2026.

Simon Pittaway, the foundation’s principal economist, said: “Some have suggested that recent productivity gains have been driven by an early AI boom, and workers leaving low-productivity sectors like retail and hospitality. But neither explanation is borne out by the data. Instead, the UK’s productivity recovery has been achieved by the same workers, doing the same jobs, and working in the same sectors.

“This is a broad-based recovery, with 12 of 19 sectors seeing improved productivity growth in the past two years, including info and communications, retail, science, transport and health. This productivity recovery is welcome, but it needs to be sustained and built upon if it’s to lead to big improvements in living standards.”

Amy Ingham

Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College’s journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel’s nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.

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