🔥 Thursday 7 May 2026 Thu, 7 May 2026

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) advances its biochar carbon removal strategy with a key non-binding MoU covering 70% of credits from its Great Barrier Reef project, targeting 2026 commercial milestones.

ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Zip Co’s April update highlights robust US and ANZ market expansion, with total transaction volume surging and credit losses forecast below 1.75%. The company reconfirms FY26 guidance, underpinned by AI-driven underwriting and new subscription offerings.

Zenith Minerals has initiated a strategic review to explore corporate and asset options aimed at maximising shareholder value, centred on its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project which hosts a 675,000-ounce gold resource.

Lindian Resources reports steady progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, maintaining schedule for first production in late 2026 with key infrastructure and regulatory milestones achieved.

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) is intensifying its drilling campaign at the London Victoria gold mine, delivering promising high-grade results and expanding its footprint with new tenure acquisitions. The company targets a mid-year resource update amid ongoing assay releases and greenfield exploration.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported a 7.3% rise in half-year profit to $37.05 million, driven by lease portfolio growth and the integration of Remunerator. The company declared an 11.9 cent fully franked interim dividend and confirmed a positive outlook for FY26.

OD6 Metals has secured a valuable historical dataset from Union Carbide to fast-track exploration and resource definition at its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, cutting costs and timelines significantly.

Light & Wonder posted modest revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming performances, while net income fell sharply due to legacy legal costs. The company maintains disciplined capital management amid ongoing macro pressures.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Premier1 Lithium’s latest drilling at Yalgoo reveals a fresh high-grade gold zone at Carlisle and confirms a large hydrothermal system at Mt Kersey, spotlighting a new VMS corridor that could reshape resource potential.

Pacgold has confirmed new shallow gold mineralisation at its Vertigo deposit within the White Dam Project, suggesting a potential increase to its Mineral Resource Estimate. Infill drilling results support upgrading resource confidence, with further drilling planned to refine the resource and support mine planning.

Rox Resources has finished dewatering the Youanmi Main Pit and is advancing underground mining and infrastructure, positioning the project on track for production.

Exultant Mining has secured regulatory approval and contractor engagement to launch a targeted 12-hole RC drilling campaign at its Balerion Prospect, aiming to test high-priority geochemical and geophysical anomalies.

Accelerate Resources has unveiled a significant new shallow gold discovery at its Balagundi project, defining a 300m mineralised strike at Spencers Prospect and setting the stage for imminent RC drilling.

Lunnon Metals has delivered significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, including visible gold in reverse circulation chips for the first time, reinforcing the potential of the Paringa Gold Belt near its Lady Herial mine. Meanwhile, a second government co-funded drill hole is underway at the Plentiful prospect to better define host rock structures.

Aurum Resources has delivered robust drilling results from the BDT2 deposit at its Boundiali Gold Project, confirming significant resource growth potential and underpinning its development timeline with a strong financial position.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

Hamelin Gold has been granted the Day Dawn exploration licence near the Telfer mine and secured a $180,000 co-funded drilling grant, setting the stage for a significant 3,000 metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Me Today has raised its full-year revenue forecast to over NZD 7.4 million, driven by strong domestic sales and a new exclusive distribution deal in Southeast Asia. The nutritional supplements company also expects a 25% reduction in EBITDA loss, reflecting tighter cost control amid ongoing product innovation.

Santana Minerals has won New Zealand government approval to buy 3,680 hectares critical to its Bendigo-Ophir gold mine, paving the way for a NZ$500 million investment and 350 jobs.

Comvita has secured the minimum NZ$25 million capital raise required to activate its refinancing plan, driven by strong shareholder participation and Fraser and Neave’s near 20% stake. The Rights Offer closes today, setting the stage for debt repayment and financial restructuring.