Latest Competition News

Bailador Technology Investments has increased the valuations of its portfolio companies Updoc and PropHero, driving a notable uplift in net tangible assets per share and signaling strong early performance in FY26.

Basin Energy has completed its initial drilling phase at the Sybella-Barkly rare earth and uranium project, significantly expanding its landholding and setting the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has declared a JORC-compliant Probable Ore Reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes and completed a positive Pre-Feasibility Study supporting a 26-year, 12Mtpa magnetite concentrate project in New South Wales.

Credit Corp Group has submitted a non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Humm Group, marking a potential consolidation in the consumer finance sector. The proposal remains conditional as due diligence information is yet to be provided.

Humm Group has received a shareholder notice to remove key directors alongside a non-binding acquisition proposal from Credit Corp, signaling potential major changes ahead.

Neurotech International has locked in $4 million through a share placement to advance its promising paediatric neurological drug, NTI164. The raise, supported by both new and existing investors including company directors, aims to fund critical clinical and regulatory milestones.

The Star Entertainment Group has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Soo Kim as Chairman and Bruce Mathieson Jnr as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase for the casino giant.

Alicanto Minerals has agreed to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia from Westgold Resources, gaining a 0.9 million ounce gold resource with significant expansion potential. The company is set to initiate a 50,000-metre drilling program funded by a $28 million placement, positioning itself for rapid growth in a Tier-1 gold jurisdiction.

Comet Ridge Limited is set to acquire Santos’s 42.86% stake in the Mahalo Gas Project, consolidating full ownership and operator status. This move significantly increases the company’s gas reserves and positions it to better serve the east coast domestic gas market.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Opportunities Fund, an actively managed ETF targeting long-term outperformance of the MSCI World Index with a strong ESG focus and reduced management fees.

Magellan Asset Management has launched the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF trading on the ASX under ticker MICH, targeting global listed infrastructure with currency hedging and ESG integration.