August 2026

WA Kaolin Limited has entered receivership with Cathro & Partners taking control, signalling urgent assessment of operations and potential sale or recapitalisation.

Li-FT Power has consolidated its Quebec lithium assets through the Winsome acquisition, secured an option on the Renard mine site, and bolstered its balance sheet with a C$20 million financing to fuel exploration and development.

Rubik Australia has officially acquired 100% of Qube Holdings shares through a scheme of arrangement, with Qube set to be delisted from the ASX on 17 August 2026.

Marimaca Copper Corp. reported a robust cash position of $150.9 million at June 30, 2026, supported by a major equity raise and ongoing exploration in Chile. The company continues to develop its Marimaca Project and holds options on key regional properties.

PMET Resources posted a CAD 2.1 million net loss for Q1 2026, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a strong cash position as it pushes forward with its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project.

Laramide Resources has raised $5 million through a private placement of 8.35 million shares at $0.60 each to a strategic investor, bolstering working capital for its uranium projects in the US and Australia.

Cluey Ltd is offering to buy back shares valued under $500 from small shareholders at a 10% premium before its ASX delisting, aiming to tidy up its register and ease the transition off the exchange.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) has secured A$14.6 million in an oversubscribed placement at A$0.28 per share to back its transformative acquisition of New Zealand’s MediaWorks. The deal creates a trans-Tasman media powerhouse with combined pro forma FY26 revenue of A$284 million and EBITDA of A$36.1 million.

Ainsworth Game Technology has locked in a critical patent licence agreement with Aristocrat, granting rights to key gaming features and responsible gaming technologies in Australia while settling past patent disputes.

Papyrus Australia has arranged a further $500,000 in unsecured loan facilities from four sophisticated investors, with conversion to unsecured convertible notes subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM.

Nex Metals Explorations and Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation’s joint venture is set to acquire the East Scotia Gold Project, adding a strategically located asset with promising geology and minimal recent exploration to their portfolio.

InVert Graphite has completed the acquisition of RapidGraphite, gaining exclusive rights to the RapidPulse™ technology, and raised A$2.5 million to fund scale-up trials aimed at transforming battery-grade graphite production.

Ovanti Limited is raising up to A$2.293 million through a 1-for-1 entitlement offer priced at $0.002 per share, marking a significant capital boost at a notable discount to recent trading.

Jindalee Lithium's US arm has cleared the last regulatory hurdle to begin a critical Phase 1 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and provide key data for project feasibility.

Storage King Group (ASX:SKG) reported a 46.6% drop in net profit for FY26, completing internalisation of its management platform and maintaining distributions, while setting a cautious but growth-focused FY27 outlook.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration activities across its Australian portfolio, including partner-funded drilling with AngloGold Ashanti and sole-funded programs at Condobolin, while divesting its Mongolian assets for US$10 million to sharpen focus and strengthen its balance sheet.

Medallion Metals has confirmed and expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Lounge Lizard deposit in Western Australia, validating historical data and identifying new lode structures ahead of a major drilling campaign and resource estimate.

Microequities Asset Management Group saw a 20.1% drop in profit after tax for FY26, hit by sharp valuation falls in tech-heavy portfolios amid AI fears, despite a 1.5% revenue rise and a strong balance sheet.

Sigma Healthcare will release its FY26 full year results on 27 August, unveiling a new segment reporting structure dividing Australia and International operations. The update aims to clarify performance amid ongoing international growth and merger integration.

L1 Group has partnered with Dr Andrew Lin to launch PXC Advisors, a global long short investment manager boasting a 51% annualised return since 2024. The strategy will open to external investors in September 2026 and take over management of the Platinum International Technology Fund.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) is refocusing its exploration budget and management attention on its promising As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, triggering a strategic review and commercialisation of its Nevada, USA portfolio which is attracting strong buyer interest.

ResMed Inc. posted a 10% rise in fiscal 2026 revenue to $5.65 billion, bolstered by the acquisition of Noctrix Health and an agreement to sell its MatrixCare business. The company continues to invest in AI-powered digital health solutions amid ongoing patent litigation and a shifting regulatory landscape.

Motio Limited delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax rising to $1.622 million, underpinned by record revenue months and a strengthened balance sheet following a capital raise.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Sale Agreement to acquire seven exploration licences adjacent to its Marree Uranium Project, significantly enlarging its footprint in a uranium-rich region and assuming early operatorship to accelerate drilling preparations.