Latest Competition News

Stanmore Resources bounced back from early-year weather disruptions with a 27% jump in ROM coal production in Q2 2026 and secured a refinancing deal that lowers debt costs and extends maturities, positioning the company for a robust second half.

Patrys Limited is pushing forward with a proprietary injectable formulation of quetiapine targeting the lucrative delirium treatment market, leveraging a faster, lower-cost FDA 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway and strong patent protection.

ECS Botanics plans to introduce two 2g all-in-one vape products under its OzSun brand in mid-August 2026, expanding its higher-margin B2C portfolio with a capital-efficient supply model.

Vulcan Energy has kicked off civil construction at its Lionheart geothermal power plant in Landau, marking a key milestone in its integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually.

Fletcher Building has confirmed the release of government grant funds to Golden Bay Cement, enabling the purchase of New Zealand Units that underpin the plant's operation through 2040 and safeguard over 600 jobs in Whangarei.

Spark New Zealand restructures into Connectivity and Digital Services divisions, initiating a strategic review of its Digital Services arm to explore shareholder value maximisation. Leadership changes accompany the move, while FY26 guidance remains steady.

Brazilian Critical Minerals delivers a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema rare earth project, showcasing strong economics, a major resource upgrade, and advancing permitting milestones.

Supply Network Limited has reported a strong preliminary FY2026 with $403.1 million in sales and a 44-cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting solid profit growth despite Middle East disruptions. The company is advancing major branch expansions and IT upgrades to fuel future growth.

Orbital Corporation's 150HFE propulsion system has powered its inaugural flight on AATI's AiRanger UAV, triggering follow-on orders worth over US$750,000 and signalling growth in UAV propulsion sales and service revenue.

A Zenith Minerals shareholder has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging Forrestania Resources failed to disclose material information around a major capital raise and acquisition, potentially misleading shareholders during its recommended takeover bid.

Meteoric Resources has significantly boosted its Caldeira Rare Earth Project with a 246% increase in Measured Resources and pilot plant recoveries surpassing pre-feasibility targets, backed by a $40 million capital raise and advancing environmental approvals.

RareX Limited and Iluka Resources have progressed to the Request for Proposal stage for the Mrima Hill Niobium and Rare Earths Project in Kenya, backed by a A$1.65 billion Australian Government loan for downstream refining.