Latest Derivatives News

Nine Entertainment Co. is reshaping its media portfolio with the acquisition of QMS Media, the sale of its radio assets, and a regional TV affiliate deal, aiming to boost digital revenue to over 60% by FY27.

Amplia Therapeutics reports encouraging clinical progress for its pancreatic cancer drug narmafotinib, with a 35% confirmed response rate in the ACCENT trial and FDA support for dose optimisation. The company also uplisted to the US OTCQB market and secured a key patent extending protection to 2040.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Arovella Therapeutics has secured a crucial regulatory nod from the U.S. FDA, allowing its lead CAR-iNKT cell therapy, ALA-101, to enter first-in-human clinical trials targeting blood cancers.

De.mem Limited has reported its strongest December quarter yet, with record cash receipts and a positive operating cash flow for the full year, underpinned by recurring revenues and strategic expansion into the gold mining sector.

Aurum Resources has reported further high-grade gold intercepts at its BMT3 deposit within the Boundiali Gold Project, reinforcing resource confidence ahead of key 2026 milestones. The company is advancing aggressive drilling and development plans backed by a strong cash position.

Venus Metals Corporation has announced a significant JORC 2012 compliant Exploration Target for zinc and indium at its Youanmi Base Metals Project, with plans for extensive drilling in 2026 to advance the project.

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

Great Northern Minerals has reported promising initial antimony assay results from its newly acquired Catalyst Ridge Project and secured a patent option for advanced rare earth flotation technology from the University of Arizona.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited announces a fully franked 3.8 cents per share quarterly dividend for December 2025 and initiates monthly dividends of 1.3 cents for February and March 2026 as it transitions dividend payments from quarterly to monthly.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.