Latest Aggregates News

Freehill Mining Limited has secured options to acquire a portfolio of promising copper-gold projects in Chile, including a JORC-compliant resource at Blanco y Negro and extensive exploration potential at Joshua and Samuel. The deal features low upfront payments and milestone-based future costs, aligning with Freehill’s growth strategy supported by its cash-generating aggregates business.

COG Financial Services reported solid half-year results with an 8% rise in underlying revenue and a 14% increase in profit after tax, driven by acquisitions and expanded equity stakes. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share.

Wagners Holding Company Limited has reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with revenue climbing to $251.7 million and net profit after tax soaring 70% to $21 million. Improved margins and operational efficiencies across key segments underpin the strong performance.

ClearView Wealth Limited has entered a definitive scheme implementation deed with Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited, agreeing to a $415 million acquisition at a 21.5% premium to its recent share price. The deal, supported by major shareholders and subject to regulatory and court approvals, offers shareholders a cash consideration of 65 cents per share plus potential dividends and ticking fees.

BPH Global reports a modest sales dip in its ninth month due to seasonal rains and Chinese New Year effects but strengthens its Indonesian seaweed operations with a fresh A$1 million capital injection.

BKI Investment Company has finalised its on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations, setting the DRP price at $1.74 ahead of the 2026 interim dividend payment.

Fletcher Building reports a stable half-year performance despite subdued markets, advancing its strategic pivot with the announced sale of its Construction division.

Centrepoint Alliance reports a 17% rise in normalised EBITDA for H1 FY26 and announces a strategic divestment of its lending aggregation business to Astute Financial Management, expected to boost annual EBITDA by $0.4 million from FY27.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL reports significant progress on its maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimates for the Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects, highlighting high-grade gold mineralisation and promising extensions. Metallurgical testwork and further drilling plans aim to unlock early mining potential and cashflow.

Evolution Energy Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $4.03 million, aiming to fund exploration and development of its Tanzanian copper and graphite assets. The offer includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, reflecting both opportunity and risk amid regulatory challenges.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has confirmed new funding arrangements and plans to extend its takeover offer period for Reef Casino Trust, navigating regulatory hurdles and reassuring investors of its financial backing.

Anax Metals is set to release an updated feasibility study for its Whim Creek project, reflecting soaring commodity prices and progressing funding talks to push the project into development.