Latest Data Centres News

Megaport’s Latitude.sh subsidiary has secured three major AI infrastructure contracts worth USD 183 million, backed by a USD 101 million capital expenditure commitment, reinforcing its role in the global AI compute ecosystem.

NEXTDC has successfully closed the retail segment of its fully underwritten entitlement offer, securing A$480 million at A$12.70 per share. The total raise of approximately A$1.5 billion demonstrates strong investor backing ahead of the shares commencing trade on 19 May 2026.

Worley unveils a medium-term growth strategy through FY30 focused on expanding full project delivery, investing $70 million in AI, and leveraging strategic partnerships amid near-term geopolitical challenges.

Barramundi Limited outperformed the S&P/ASX200 in April with a 4.4% gross return, boosted by NEXT DC’s landmark data centre deal and capital raise, while healthcare stocks faced headwinds from Cochlear’s profit downgrade.

Centuria Industrial REIT has executed $188 million in divestments at an average 17% premium to book value, trimming gearing by about 3%. The REIT also completed a key development in Direk, SA, and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings and distribution guidance.

SHAPE Australia forecasts FY26 revenue up nearly 23% and NPAT soaring 47%, driven by sector diversification and modular expansion.

Critical Resources has launched a systematic field exploration program at the Corona Pegmatite Field, aiming to expand its lithium resource pipeline within the Mavis Lake Project in Ontario, Canada.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

X2M Connect has teamed up with Mawson Business Advisory to roll out an integrated AI-driven smart community platform featuring private 5G connectivity, targeting Australia's $6.2 billion retirement village market with long-term contracts.

SKS Technologies has landed a $22 million contract to deliver integrated electrical systems for a major retailer's new Melbourne headquarters, pushing its order book to $355 million amid a booming project pipeline.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) advances its biochar carbon removal strategy with a key non-binding MoU covering 70% of credits from its Great Barrier Reef project, targeting 2026 commercial milestones.