June 2026

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has postponed its shareholder Scheme Meetings to early August 2026, following Energy Fuels’ major financing and acquisition moves. The updated timetable awaits court and regulatory approvals, with the ASM board maintaining its unanimous recommendation.

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has delivered a landmark FY26 with underlying net profit after tax surging 25.8% to $381.2 million, beating 2027 targets a year early and raising its dividend by 10%. The company continues to invest heavily in automation, digital initiatives, and laboratory expansions while advancing its climate strategy amid a post-year-end cyber incident.

Axtec Limited has obtained a fresh $1 million funding commitment from Oriental University City Holdings, aiming to accelerate its real estate automation strategy. The staged funding will convert into convertible notes pending shareholder approval.

Recce Pharmaceuticals secured A$4 million through an institutional placement and launched a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to an additional A$4 million, bolstering funds for commercial licensing and ongoing clinical programs.

TerraCom signals operational recovery with improved coal sales guidance and cost reductions at Blair Athol, while advancing leadership appointments and strategic reviews.

Krakatoa Resources has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Project in Georgia, aiming to convert a significant foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while advancing early mine development studies.

Ampol launches a A$400 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to refinance upcoming debt maturities, locking in long-dated funding with flexible drawdown options.

Djerriwarrh Investments plans a 4.25 cents per share fully franked dividend for June quarter, with the final amount to be confirmed alongside full-year results. The company also intends to maintain its on-market buy-back program, subject to market conditions.

Schoolblazer Limited has finalised a new A$110 million debt facility with Westpac, fully repaying its previous banking arrangements and simplifying its capital structure.

SIV Capital has been advised by the ASX of a significant risk that it will fail to meet key listing requirements, prompting the company to explore alternative paths forward.

1414 Degrees offers bonus Loyalty Options to shareholders alongside a $8.45 million capital raise aimed at advancing its clean energy projects, including the Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL commercialisation.

FortifAI has appointed David Walker and Tim Edwards to its newly formed Advisory Board, reinforcing its push towards the commercial launch of the Nol8 AI Data Plane. These appointments bring heavyweight technology and financial services expertise to the company as it scales.

Novatti has cashed in $1.2 million by selling part of its AUDC shares at $0.80 each, marking its first divestment since incubating the stablecoin issuer in 2022, yet keeps a substantial holding to benefit from future growth.

Canyon Resources hits a key logistics milestone with locomotive delivery in Cameroon and prepares for trial mining at its Minim Martap bauxite project, targeting first shipments by year-end.

The Elmet Group has exercised its option to acquire 20 million shares in EQ Resources, lifting its stake to over 23.6 million shares and reinforcing a strategic partnership that aligns mining and manufacturing in the Western tungsten supply chain.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) reports robust drilling results at Laverton, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and organic growth. The completion of the A$639 million Magnetic Resources acquisition adds 2.2Moz to resources, lifting total resources to 21.3Moz and reserves to 5.4Moz.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Duxton Farms has agreed to sell its recently acquired apples business for $9.2 million, marking a strategic pivot away from horticulture towards core development projects and higher-return investments.

AngloGold Ashanti’s recent drilling on Matsa Resources’ Lake Carey tenement M39/599 has revealed a significant 2-kilometre gold mineralised trend with multiple high-grade intercepts, underscoring the prospect’s exploration potential.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT's CEO Michael Juniper has resigned effective immediately, prompting the Board to launch a search for his successor while maintaining leadership continuity.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) has announced a one-off fully franked special dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable in August 2026, as part of a broader capital management plan that includes a proposed off-market buy-back.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

Skin Elements Limited has secured a $900,000 placement at a 25% discount to recent prices, bolstering its balance sheet to advance its natural biotechnology product range. The company also appointed Rod Nicholas as non-executive chairman and engaged Phoenix Global Investments for investor relations.