Latest Derivatives News

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Beacon Minerals has announced a robust Laterite Ore Reserve at its Iguana Deposit, projecting strong pre-tax cash flows and a streamlined 12-month mine life. The Pre-Feasibility Study underscores the project’s economic viability amid current gold prices.

Noxopharm Limited has been granted its first US patent for the Sofra™ technology platform, marking a key milestone in its cancer immunotherapy research. This patent protects the company’s innovative immune-modulatory oligonucleotides, underpinning its expanding pipeline in a rapidly growing market.

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.