Latest Asx News

Collins Foods is rapidly expanding its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria and an ambitious development plan targeting up to 90 new outlets. Meanwhile, the company refocuses its Netherlands operations with a revamped franchise agreement.

Manhattan Gold Limited has clarified recent share price and volume spikes, attributing them to strategic corporate communications and a fresh investor research report.

Neometals has secured a 30-day extension to its exclusivity period with BML Ventures for the Ironclad Deposit development, allowing both parties to finalise due diligence and internal studies ahead of a joint venture agreement.

Count Limited has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.00 cents per share for 1HFY26, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan allocation price fixed at $1.08. The company will issue over 650,000 new shares to participating shareholders.

Freehill Mining has successfully defended itself in a Chilean labor court, with all claims dismissed related to a fatal accident at its Yerbas Buenas Project. The ruling marks a significant legal resolution for the company amid ongoing safety commitments.

Imugene Limited has launched a $20 million capital raising through a $12 million institutional placement and an $8 million Share Purchase Plan, alongside a convertible notes amendment to support its clinical development pipeline.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.

Kjerulf Ainsworth has launched a proportional all-cash takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at a notable premium, aiming to provide liquidity and value to shareholders.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed $4 million rights issue, supplemented by a $150,000 follow-on placement, bolstering funds for key exploration and development projects.

ActivEX Limited has secured $421,753 through a placement of over 21 million shares at a slight discount, locking in investors for 12 months. The funds aim to boost exploration projects and shore up working capital.

Immutep Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending the release of a key announcement regarding the interim futility analysis of its TACTI-004 Phase III trial. The suspension underscores the market’s anticipation of potentially pivotal clinical trial results.

EV Resources has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru, consolidating a large, drill-ready land package with significant high-grade mineralisation and permits in place.