Latest Business Development News

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

Duratec Limited has delivered its strongest half-year performance to date, reporting record revenue and gross profit across its diversified engineering and construction services. The company’s investor briefing highlighted robust order books, strategic growth in Defence and Energy sectors, and expansion into new regional markets.

Firebrick Pharma has successfully secured $1.5 million through a strategic placement, positioning itself to accelerate business development and launch new products in key markets.

Webjet Group announces the resignation of CEO Katrina Barry, who led the company through a major demerger and strategic overhaul. The company reaffirms its FY26 EBITDA guidance despite ongoing leadership changes.

Firebrick Pharma has secured its first regulatory approval for Nasodine Nasal Spray in Indonesia, paving the way for entry into Southeast Asia’s largest market. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy.

Lachlan Star Limited has appointed mining veteran Tony Kiernan as independent Non-Executive Chairman alongside Alan Thom as Non-Executive Director, marking a strategic board refresh aimed at accelerating the company’s growth in Western Australia’s gold sector.

Synertec Corporation Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with a 20% increase in group revenue and a significant $135 million engineering tender pipeline, underscoring its growing footprint in energy technology and engineering services.

WhiteHawk Limited is realigning its leadership with an Australian-based Chair and CEO to capitalise on growing cybersecurity demands in the Asia Pacific region, while maintaining a strong foothold in the US market.

Provaris Energy has successfully raised $1.325 million through an oversubscribed placement, aiming to advance its 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage technologies.

Pointerra Limited reported a $2.14 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025 amid a 51% revenue decline, yet the company highlights promising contract wins and a growing recurring revenue base that could drive a turnaround in the second half.

Advanced Energy Minerals reports a sharp revenue increase alongside a substantial net loss for 2025, completing a major plant expansion and raising $44.8 million in its IPO.

RooLife Group Ltd has reported a 144% surge in half-year revenue to $3.75 million, driven by strong growth in proprietary product sales, notably its RLG Coffee range in China. The company also reduced its net loss by 23%, reflecting operational improvements and strategic divestments.