December 2025

Mesoblast has refinanced its senior debt with a new US$125 million, five-year credit facility that lowers borrowing costs and preserves key assets, positioning the company for strategic growth.

IPD Group has acquired Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million, enhancing its mining sector footprint and delivering an 11.5% EPS accretion in FY25 pro forma. The deal positions IPD for expanded cross-selling and deeper customer ties with Australia's largest miners.

IPD Group Limited has agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million upfront, enhancing its position in the mining sector and delivering an 11.5% accretion to FY25 earnings per share.

DroneShield has landed an $8.2 million contract supplying handheld counter-drone systems to a western military customer, contributing to a record $97.7 million in locked-in revenues heading into 2026.

Austin Metals is refining a promising Vadrians-style BIF-hosted gold model at its Brunswick Hill Prospect, supported by recent high-grade drilling and poised for expanded exploration in 2026.

Kuniko Limited reports promising high-grade gold and silver rock chip results at its Geenobby Prospect, confirming a structurally controlled mineralised system and setting the stage for imminent drilling in early 2026.

Charger Metals NL has announced a significant high-grade gold discovery at its Xmas Gold Discovery within the Mt Gordon tenement, part of the Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project. This breakthrough enhances the prospectivity of multiple undrilled targets and sets the stage for an expanded exploration campaign in 2026.

Charger Metals NL has lodged a mining lease application for its Medcalf Lithium Deposit and plans a drilling campaign to expand resources at its Lake Johnston project in Western Australia.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a 70.11 cents per unit cash distribution for its flagship SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF, alongside franking and foreign tax credits, marking a key income event for investors as 2025 closes.

1414 Degrees Limited has responded to an ASX inquiry following a notable rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information is driving the market activity.

DeSoto Resources has completed a 4,388-metre drilling program at its Spectrum Project in Australia's Northern Territory, revealing limited gold and rare earth element mineralization. The company will now pivot its exploration efforts to its Siguiri Basin Projects in Guinea, while exploring joint venture or divestment options for its Northern Territory assets.

FireFly Metals has doubled its Share Purchase Plan to A$10 million following overwhelming investor interest, boosting total funds raised to nearly A$247 million to accelerate drilling and studies at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project.

Memphasys Limited has completed a $579K shortfall placement, boosting total funds raised to over $1.12 million to support the commercial rollout of its Felix™ System following recent regulatory approvals.

Origin Energy backs a landmark US$1 billion equity raise for Kraken Technologies, valuing the company at US$8.65 billion and maintaining a significant stake as Kraken prepares to separate from Octopus Energy.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for 16 Australian-listed iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for early January 2026. The announcement outlines distribution amounts, key dates, and important investor compliance reminders.

Dateline Resources has confirmed that recent drilling results at its Colosseum project are material information, becoming aware of their significance only after issuing a Cleansing Notice. The company assures compliance with ASX disclosure rules amid scrutiny over announcement timing.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project and commenced key metallurgical testing with offtake partner Quinbrook, aiming to produce battery-grade spherical graphite.

Simble Solutions has acquired exclusive rights to a cutting-edge 3D zinc oxide nanosensor technology and completed a $2.5 million placement, positioning itself to expand its IoT platform into new safety and environmental monitoring markets.

Argo Investments Limited has announced the renewal of its on-market buy-back facility, allowing the company to repurchase up to 37 million ordinary shares throughout 2026 as part of its capital management strategy.

EPX Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at $0.25 each, matching a recent institutional placement price. The plan aims to raise up to $700,000 to support the company’s growth and working capital needs.

Sprintex Limited has landed its largest-ever €15.6 million order for ZLD-UP® manure processing systems, marking a pivotal shift from evaluation to commercial deployment across Europe. This multi-year contract sets the stage for substantial revenue growth and a path to profitability in FY26.

Aeeris Ltd has received a $506,992.50 refundable R&D tax incentive for FY25, fueling advancements in its proprietary Australian Weather And Risk Environment (AWARE) system and AI-driven forecasting tools.

Li-FT Power has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Azimut Exploration's 50% interest in the Galinée lithium property, a key step enabling its planned acquisition of Winsome Resources. This deal strengthens Li-FT’s position in Quebec’s lithium sector ahead of upcoming shareholder votes.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.1789 per Westpac Capital Notes 10 for the quarter ending March 2026, reflecting a 4.78% annualised yield based on current market rates.