♟️ Thursday 25 September 2025 Thu, 25 Sept 2025

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions, despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.

MC Mining Limited has appointed Yi (Christine) He as its permanent Managing Director and CEO, cementing leadership ahead of key coal production milestones at the Makhado Project.

The Queensland Government has postponed the suspension of The Star Gold Coast's casino licence until September 2026, extending regulatory oversight as the company continues remediation efforts.

Liontown Resources reported a solid FY25 with A$298 million in revenue and positive EBITDA, setting the stage for a strategic underground transition in FY26 backed by a strengthened balance sheet and sustainability commitments.

Frontier Digital Ventures announces key leadership changes with Patrick Grove stepping in as Executive Chairman and a planned CEO transition by November 2025.

Sierra Nevada Gold has successfully raised A$9.65 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration in Nevada and Saudi Arabia, while appointing former De Grey Mining chairman Simon Lill as its new Non-Executive Chairman.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) is set to acquire exclusive rights to Rice University’s innovative Flash Joule Heating technology, promising a breakthrough in PFAS soil remediation. The company also announces a $3 million capital raise to accelerate development and commercialisation.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing multiple offtake discussions for its Steelpoortdrift project, with competing proposals offering improved terms over existing agreements. Operational readiness steps are progressing, including key executive appointments and contractor finalisations.

Canyon Resources is fast-tracking its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, backed by a $140 million debt facility and a $215 million equity raise, aiming for production start in early 2026. The Definitive Feasibility Study confirms strong economics with a project NPV exceeding $830 million and an IRR of 29%.

Canyon Resources has raised A$215 million through a strategic equity package to fast-track its Minim Martap bauxite project and deepen its investment in Camrail, with key backing from Cameroon's largest financial services group.

AnteoTech has formalized a joint development and sales agreement with US-based Black Diamond Structures to co-develop an advanced battery product targeting high silicon lithium-ion anodes in the US market.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Sonic Healthcare announces a major leadership transition with Dr Colin Goldschmidt retiring after 32 years as CEO, succeeded by Dr Jim Newcombe. The company also appoints Evangelos Kotsopoulos as Chief Operating Officer to support its global growth ambitions.

Eildon Capital Group has received an off-market takeover bid from Samuel Asset Management at $0.80 per security. The company’s independent board committee advises securityholders to take no immediate action while they assess the offer.

Premier Investments reported a 31.1% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong growth in its continuing operations after divesting its Apparel Brands to Myer. The company is now concentrating on expanding its high-margin Peter Alexander and Smiggle brands.

Premier Investments reported a 31.1% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong sales growth at Peter Alexander and a strategic shift following the sale of its Apparel Brands to Myer.

Premier Investments reported a 31% jump in net profit to $338.2 million for FY25, driven by the sale of Just Group and a $1.03 billion fully franked In-Specie Distribution to shareholders. Continuing operations showed a profit decline amid strategic brand investments.

ENRG Elements Limited has announced a renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$1.63 million through the issue of new shares and attaching options, partially underwritten by Mahe Capital Pty Limited. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and corporate activities amid ongoing geopolitical and market risks.

Trigg Minerals pivots to focus on 20 patented claims at its Antimony Canyon Project, defining a significant exploration target and unlocking a streamlined permitting path in Utah.