🔥 Thursday 1 May 2025 Thu, 1 May 2025

Qube Holdings reconfirms at least 5% underlying earnings growth for FY25 despite recent weather disruptions, completes the MIRRAT acquisition, and updates on a significant ownership change in its Patrick joint venture.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient start to 2025 with statutory profit after tax of £1.1 billion, underpinned by solid lending and deposit growth. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, maintaining confidence despite economic uncertainties.

Stanmore Resources has released an updated maiden Reserves Statement for its Isaac Downs Extension metallurgical coal project, confirming 52 million tonnes of Run of Mine coal reserves and a robust +20-year mine life supported by existing infrastructure.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has successfully arranged an upsized C$143 million funding round to fast-track its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. This capital injection positions the company to advance drilling, underground development, and economic assessments over the coming years.

Healius Limited has completed the $822 million cash sale of Lumus Imaging to Affinity Equity Partners, setting the stage for a strategic refocus on pathology and a substantial special dividend payout.

HITIQ Ltd has successfully completed a $680,000 placement and launched a $2.92 million rights issue, positioning the company to fund its strategic shift towards the consumer market and expand its footprint in the US.

WOTSO Group reports robust expansion with 31 flexible workspace locations and a $299 million property portfolio, trading at a notable discount to net asset value. The company’s suburban focus and operational discipline underpin sustained revenue and occupancy gains.

Platinum Asset Management has entered preliminary talks with L1 Capital about a potential merger that would combine their funds under management to approximately A$18 billion. L1 Capital has also acquired a significant stake in Platinum, signaling serious intent in this strategic consolidation.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) at 99.9985% purity using a novel, cost-effective, and lower carbon process from kaolin sourced at its Great White Project. Independent validation confirms the breakthrough, positioning the company to capitalize on growing global demand.

BluGlass has completed a $2.3 million placement and launched a $6 million Share Purchase Plan to fund scaling of its GaN laser production, targeting high-growth sectors including quantum sensing and defense.

BlinkLab Limited has raised A$7.66 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate FDA regulatory trials for its autism and ADHD diagnostic platforms, leveraging its innovative smartphone-based technology.

Dreadnought Resources has partnered with Teck Resources in a $15 million farm-in and joint venture to advance the Money Intrusion Ni-Cu-Co-PGE prospect at Mangaroon, WA. This deal brings a major global player into the project, accelerating exploration while preserving Dreadnought’s gold ambitions.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has successfully arranged a C$143 million private placement, positioning the company to accelerate development of its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia.

Nanoveu Limited has successfully raised $2.3 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialization of its cutting-edge semiconductor, 3D visualization, and solar coating technologies.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have reported impressive assay results from drillhole CDH-61 at the Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project, confirming over 300 metres of high-grade mineralisation and a robust high-grade core. This milestone reinforces Mankayan's status as a world-class undeveloped copper-gold asset with significant development optionality.

GPT Group unveiled a strategic pivot towards co-investment alongside capital partners, reporting resilient 2024 earnings and expanding its retail management platform through key partnerships and asset acquisitions.

Solstice Minerals has initiated a significant Reverse Circulation drilling campaign targeting advanced gold prospects in Western Australia, aiming to expand on promising historical intercepts and recent exploration success.

Dimerix has inked an exclusive US licensing agreement with Amicus Therapeutics for DMX-200, a promising Phase 3 treatment for FSGS, unlocking $30 million upfront and up to $560 million in milestones.

Assetora Limited has dramatically reduced its net liabilities and strengthened its balance sheet through strategic capital raises and debt conversions, while unveiling a comprehensive rebrand and leadership expansion to drive its next growth phase.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) outlines progress on its Korean Metals Plant ramp-up, strategic plans for a US metals facility, and conditional funding support for the Dubbo Project, reinforcing its mine-to-metals supply chain ambitions.

Baby Bunting Group unveils its ambitious ‘Store of the Future’ strategy, targeting a return to double-digit EBITDA margins through store refurbishments, new small format pilots, and enhanced omni-channel capabilities. The company sets FY25 NPAT guidance between $10 million and $12.5 million, underpinned by a 40% gross margin target.

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

Legacy Minerals has reported compelling new assay results from historic diamond drilling at its Drake Project in NSW, confirming broad, high-grade gold and base metal mineralisation that supports resource growth and robust economics.

Warriedar Resources has announced a maiden antimony Mineral Resource Estimate at its Ricciardo deposit, establishing the largest open-pit antimony resource in Australia and doubling its gold equivalent resource.