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Frontier Energy has secured 88.06 MW of peak capacity credits for its Waroona Project, guaranteeing around $32 million annually for five years, while raising $11.5 million to advance debt financing and project development.

1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.

Clime Investment Management appoints John Abernethy as Director of Investments, signalling a renewed focus on investment philosophy and client outcomes. Despite fund closures and regulatory challenges, the company reports improved fund returns and a promising interim profit outlook.

WAM Active Limited has announced a $51.4 million entitlement offer priced at a 7.8% discount, alongside a $19.3 million placement, aiming to capitalise on its recent robust portfolio performance and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

Rent.com.au has reported its strongest quarter yet, breaking the $1 million revenue mark with a significant surge in recurring revenue driven by its RentPay and RentBond products.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit after tax to $34.3 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a modest rise in its interim dividend. The company’s portfolio performance reflected mixed sector trends amid a volatile market.

Strike Energy reports steady progress on its South Erregulla gas power project, while optimising Walyering production and maintaining strong liquidity. The company navigates market conditions with a strategic reduction in output and plans for upcoming drilling activities.

VBX Limited’s latest metallurgical optimisation for the Wuudagu bauxite project reveals significant improvements in product recovery and quality, paving the way for increased production capacity and reduced operational costs.

QPM Energy has taken a significant step forward by signing a key agreement with Powerlink Queensland to connect its 112MW Isaac Power Station to the grid, targeting energisation by mid-2027.

1414 Degrees updates on the administration of its joint venture partner Vast Solar Aurora, exploring acquisition options while progressing key renewable projects. The company also advances its October 2025 placement with shareholder-approved options now moving towards ASX quotation.

Beach Energy’s Q2 FY26 report reveals a 9% production decline amid Otway Basin slowdowns, offset by flood recovery and the Waitsia Gas Plant ramp-up, with sales revenue down 17% to $445 million.