♟️ Thursday 3 September 2026 Thu, 3 Sept 2026

Maronan Metals has marked a transformative year with a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment, grant of a key Mineral Development Licence, and two capital raises totaling nearly A$40 million, positioning the company for accelerated development of its Queensland silver-lead and copper-gold project.

Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026 with fully franked dividends rising to 38.5 cents per share. The LIC maintains a conservative investment approach, low costs, and strong governance as it marks 80 years.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) and US Strategic Metals have agreed to a 50-50 joint venture to develop rare earth magnet recycling facilities at a fully permitted Missouri site, backed by US$100 million in funding.

Tetragon Energy has boosted its mid-case prospective gas resource at the Halcon prospect in the Philippines from 2.6 TCF to 8.0 TCF, significantly enhancing the value of its offshore permits and improving the geological chance of success.

Fenix Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26.9 million tonnes at 60.0% iron for its Beebyn Hub, combining the updated Beebyn-W11 and new Beebyn-W10 Stage 1 mines. This reserve underpins the company’s plan to ramp production to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28 and secures over five years of mine life at current rates.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.

Vault Minerals has reported a 9% increase in its 2026 Ore Reserves to 3.9 million ounces of gold, driven by notable gains at its Leonora and Deflector operations, underpinning a robust production outlook through FY29.

WasteCo Group is raising $2 million through a share placement at $0.007 per share to finance a comprehensive turnaround and expansion plan amid ongoing financial challenges and a leadership overhaul.

Winton Land has named Michael Stiassny as its new independent chair, stepping into a leadership role during a period of significant board and executive change. The company is actively recruiting additional independent directors and senior executives to stabilise governance and operations.