Latest Aggregates News

Suncorp has secured a disciplined FY27 reinsurance program featuring a $800 million annual aggregate cover over five years, while signalling higher reinsurance costs and a $250 million natural hazard cost overrun in FY26.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has been appointed as a supplier under a NSW Health public hospital supply contract, marking a strategic milestone despite uncertain immediate revenue impact.

Centrepoint Alliance has finalised the $3 million acquisition of client books and advisers from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth, expanding its salaried advice business and boosting recurring earnings.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced the final cash distribution amounts for a broad suite of iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 13 July 2026.

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) has kicked off a $3.17 million capital raise combining a $2 million placement and a $1.17 million entitlement offer, aiming to advance exploration at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada. The offer includes attaching options and management incentives, with participation restricted to shareholders in select jurisdictions.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

Pan African Resources has issued over 102 million new shares as part of the settlement for its acquisition of Emmerson, increasing its total issued shares to more than 2.4 billion ahead of trading commencing on 1 July 2026.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.

ClearVue Technologies has boosted its capital raising to $6.25 million, with significant board participation and revised loan terms, while its Gen 3 Vision Glass secures crucial EN 1279-5 certification.

SciDev Ltd has completed a strategic review addressing past underperformance and is refocusing on an integrated water solutions platform targeting core markets. The company confirmed FY26 guidance with revenue of $82 to $87 million and underlying EBITDA of approximately $4 million, while maintaining a sound balance sheet.