Latest Australian Stock Exchange News

Metals Australia has confirmed extensive high-grade Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite mineralisation at its Manindi project in Western Australia, alongside promising metallurgical results indicating potential for premium Titanium Dioxide products.

Contact Energy has successfully completed a NZ$450 million placement as part of a NZ$525 million equity raise, supported by both existing and new international investors. The company now opens a NZ$75 million retail offer to eligible shareholders, marking a significant capital expansion.

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.

Alligator Energy is progressing its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia into trial production, supported by strong project economics and promising exploration potential. The company targets first uranium production by 2030/31 while derisking operations through a Field Recovery Trial.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a resilient first half of FY26 with an underlying insurance profit of $804 million and maintained its full-year guidance despite integration challenges from the RAC Insurance acquisition.

National Storage REIT delivered robust half-year results with earnings and occupancy gains, while agreeing to a premium acquisition offer from Brookfield-GIC consortium.

Aussie Broadband has agreed to acquire AGL Telco’s telecommunications assets, adding 350,000 broadband and mobile connections and forming a long-term exclusive partnership with AGL. This deal positions Aussie Broadband as Australia’s third largest NBN provider.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Carnavale Resources has been granted the crucial mining lease for its Kookynie Gold Project, paving the way for a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026 alongside ongoing feasibility studies and drilling campaigns.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme of arrangement for Adamantem Capital Fund II’s acquisition of Apiam Animal Health, marking a pivotal step toward the deal’s completion and the suspension of Apiam shares on the ASX.

MGX Resources has completed its $50 million acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project, positioning itself for a major push in one of Australia's highest-grade gold ventures.

VBX Limited has announced a 108% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource following new discoveries at Wuudagu D, E, and F, significantly extending the project’s mine life and enhancing production prospects.