Latest Business Growth News

Freehill Mining’s aggregates division hit a new monthly sales high of $427,766 in April, a 23% jump from March, driven by operational upgrades and nearing completion of a key crusher installation. This momentum underpins its strategy to fund copper project development in Chile.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

SPC Global Holdings Limited reported continued improvement in Q3 FY26, with net sales revenue and normalised EBITDA on track to meet full-year guidance. The company is progressing with its Mill Park facility closure and expanding its international footprint, particularly in Asia.

Xenitra Limited (ASX:XEN) has introduced the OPAL Token and Xen Shop, a blockchain-based digital commerce ecosystem aimed at improving product authentication, customer loyalty, and sales transparency across its Asian FMCG markets.

Inghams Group reports flat revenue but a sharp 42% drop in EBITDA for the first half of FY26, revising full-year earnings guidance lower amid ongoing cost inflation and operational challenges.

Brambles Limited reported a 5% rise in sales revenue and a 7% increase in underlying profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a raised interim dividend. The company navigated volume declines with price realisation and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals.

Energy Action Limited reported a strong 20.1% revenue increase in the first half of FY26, driven by robust energy procurement activity, yet net profit after tax fell sharply due to higher amortisation and tax expenses.

IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ACM) has unveiled detailed exploration plans for its Peru projects, highlighting the Flint Project’s compelling high-grade gold and silver targets with drilling scheduled for early 2026.

IPD Group has acquired Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million, enhancing its mining sector footprint and delivering an 11.5% EPS accretion in FY25 pro forma. The deal positions IPD for expanded cross-selling and deeper customer ties with Australia's largest miners.

Jcurve Solutions has updated its revenue recognition policy for its ERP subscription licenses, shifting from point-in-time to over-time recognition, leading to restated FY25 financials and enhanced transparency.