Latest Derivatives News

Pioneer Lithium has identified multiple promising antimony and tungsten targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho through advanced satellite imagery analysis, marking a significant step in its critical minerals exploration.

Energy Metals Limited has reported promising uranium mineralisation from recent drilling at its Walbiri South and Penrynth prospects in the Northern Territory’s Ngalia Basin, highlighting potential for economic deposits.

Region Group delivered solid financial results for FY25 with modest growth in funds from operations and assets under management, while announcing a planned CEO retirement and maintaining positive guidance for FY26.

Cue Energy Resources has inked a new gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, locking in 0.37 PJ of gas plus additional volumes for 2026 and 2027. The deal includes take-or-pay terms and CPI-linked pricing, enhancing revenue certainty for Cue’s Mereenie joint venture stake.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Ramsay Health Care announces a fully franked ordinary distribution of AUD 2.9642 per security on its perpetual preference shares, reflecting a steady income stream for investors. The payment is scheduled for April 2026, subject to board and external approvals.

Orthocell has boosted its investment in Marine Biomedical to secure exclusive global distribution rights for PearlBone™, an innovative bone substitute nearing FDA approval, enhancing its regenerative medicine portfolio.

Platina Resources has secured a conditional agreement to acquire the Sunrise Bore Gold Project, significantly expanding its landholding in Western Australia's prolific Laverton gold district. The project offers promising historical mineralisation and strong exploration potential near key regional mines.

GreenX Metals has uncovered a significant 1940 historical copper estimate of 728,000 tonnes at 2.6% grade from its Tannenberg Project in Germany, validated by a 1984 drilling campaign including silver by-product. The discovery supports a modern exploration model and sets the stage for a new drilling program to confirm and upgrade the resource.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Pty Ltd for $2.68 million, nearly doubling its EBITDA and positioning itself to capitalise on a surging gold sector. The deal combines strong recurring revenues with significant synergy potential.

Alkane Resources reports its inaugural JORC-compliant Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the Costerfield Property, highlighting a robust resource base and a mine life extended to 2030. The recent True Blue Deposit discovery further bolsters the project’s potential.

BlackRock Investment Management has released the estimated distribution components for its iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF for the period ending 9 October 2025, highlighting key income sources and tax considerations.