♟️ Tuesday 23 December 2025 Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Lendlease has landed a major contract to develop Sydney’s Hunter Street West Over Station, including a premium 52-storey commercial tower and metro station construction. This deal significantly boosts its development and construction pipeline ahead of FY27.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has released its 2026 reporting calendar, outlining important dates for financial disclosures, dividends, and corporate governance events.

Antony Sage, founding director of Cyclone Metals, has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging coordinated shareholder actions to alter the board without proper disclosure. The dispute intensifies as Cyclone schedules a new meeting to consider further director removals.

European Metals Holdings has released a Definitive Feasibility Study confirming the Cinovec Lithium Project as a long-life, battery-grade lithium carbonate producer strategically positioned to supply Europe's electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

Aguia Resources has implemented strategic operational changes at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, achieving a 70% gold recovery rate in December and targeting over 80% in early 2026.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc has removed director Ross Love following a Federal Court decision denying an injunction sought by Love and his associated company. The company continues to face ongoing legal proceedings amid serious workplace allegations.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd plans to unlock value by spinning out its Drummond Basin and NSW gold exploration assets into a new ASX-listed company, King Metals Limited, aiming to raise up to $6 million in an IPO.

Chimeric Therapeutics has raised $8.4 million to fully fund its lead CHM CDH17 CAR-T Phase 1/2 trial through Phase 1, while initiating a strategic reset to sharpen focus and reduce costs.

Neurizon Therapeutics has launched a A$24.2 million equity raise to fund the next phase of clinical trials for its lead drug NUZ-001 targeting ALS, supported by a global licensing deal and a flexible convertible note facility.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Fenix Resources’ latest Scoping Study outlines a robust plan to ramp up Weld Range iron ore production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031, extending mine life to 2042 with significantly reduced costs and strong financial returns.

Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional after securing over 76% ownership, extending the offer deadline to January 22, 2026. The move sets the stage for a reconstituted board and accelerated gold production ambitions.

Hartshead Resources NL has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by ACAM GP Limited, offering shareholders a 133% premium and a clear exit from development risks. The scheme is set for implementation in early 2026, pending approvals.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.