Latest Derivatives News

Mercury reports an 11% drop in FY25 total generation, with hydro output hitting its fourth lowest level since 1980. Yet, advances from the Karāpiro Hydro Rehabilitation and AI-driven Digital River platform lift hydro generation forecasts for FY26 and beyond.

Saunders International Limited has announced its acquisition of Aqua Metro Pty Ltd for up to A$30 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the water infrastructure sector with a stable, annuity-style revenue model and a robust project pipeline.

Zenith Minerals has unveiled a significant Exploration Target of 0.3 to 0.8 million ounces of gold at its Consolidated Dulcie Project in Western Australia, backed by a fully funded drilling campaign commencing late July 2025.

INOVIQ Limited reports strong clinical validation for its EXO-OC ovarian cancer screening test and promising preclinical results for CAR-exosome therapeutics targeting aggressive cancers.

Trigg Minerals has withdrawn previously reported mineral resource estimates for its Antimony Canyon Project after ASX compliance review, while reaffirming confidence in ongoing exploration efforts.

Athena Resources has partnered with Warradarge Energy and Fenix Resources to launch the Mid West Green Iron Project, aiming to produce sustainable green iron using ultra-high-grade magnetite and renewable hydrogen in Western Australia.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA clearance to begin Phase 3 dosing of Elate Ocular, a promising treatment for moderate to severe dry eye disease, pending additional financing.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

Argent Minerals has confirmed extensive high-grade gold mineralisation over a 4.7km strike at its Trunkey Creek Gold Project in NSW, revealing a newly discovered southern extension with bonanza grades up to 216 g/t Au. The company plans a maiden drilling campaign to test these promising targets.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 180.21 cents per unit distribution for its iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, primarily sourced from foreign income.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 33.12 cents per unit distribution for its iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, predominantly sourced from foreign income. The detailed tax breakdown aims to assist investors, especially non-residents, in managing withholding tax obligations.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the estimated distribution components for its iShares Yield Plus ETF for the period ending 30 June 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of 70.57 cents per unit.