Latest Divestment News

Cazaly Resources will replace managing director Tara French with mining executive Adrian Byass from 8 October, while launching a review of its exploration portfolio. Byass will receive a $325,000 annual salary and may be granted up to 7 million performance rights, subject to approval and conditions.

Infratil has raised FY27 earnings guidance as data-centre demand accelerates across CDC and Longroad, with AI infrastructure now representing 73% of its NZ$22 billion asset base. The company is also sharpening its strategy around scaled growth platforms, contracted cash flows and selective new investments.

Raptor Metals has sold its remaining Australian Gold and Copper stake for approximately $468,200, converting a legacy asset into cash without issuing new shares. The proceeds add funding flexibility as the company advances copper exploration in New Brunswick.

PGG Wrightson delivered a sharp improvement in FY26 earnings, with Operating EBITDA up 15% to NZ$64.3 million and net profit rising 46% to NZ$15.6 million. The result supports a fully imputed 5.5 cents per share final dividend, although debt and GO-STOCK receivables have also expanded.

Kincora Copper has received a further US$1.5 million from the staged sale of its Mongolian subsidiaries, taking proceeds to US$6.5 million. A final US$3.5 million remains scheduled by the end of 2026, subject to transaction milestones and conditions.

Nelson Resources is selling its Woodline and Fortnum exploration projects for up to $1.09 million, including $690,000 in stated cash consideration and contingent Woodline payments. The divestments are intended to sharpen the company’s focus on Gold Point in Nevada and other priority assets.

WasteCo is asking eligible New Zealand shareholders for up to NZ$750,000 in fresh equity as it tackles NZ$40.1 million of debt, a FY2026 loss and an aggressive operational reset. The non-underwritten plan follows a separate placement and is priced at NZ$0.007 per share.

Otto Energy’s attempt to sell its Gulf of America assets as a package has produced no actionable transaction, with GC 21’s decommissioning liabilities emerging as the central obstacle. The company will now pursue a separate sale of SM 71 while weighing other ways to manage GC 21.

Kelsian’s proposed sale of its Tourism Portfolio to Journey Beyond has cleared the ACCC, removing a major regulatory condition before completion. The transaction still requires FIRB approval, contract consents and other conditions, with completion expected in 1HFY27.

Babylon Pump & Power (ASX:BPP) says it has satisfied the conditions attached to its revised NAB debt facilities and has sufficient working capital after completing its recapitalisation. The company is now positioning itself as a focused water-management rental business, although ASX has not yet confirmed when trading will resume.

Elixinol Wellness has finalized the divestment of its US operations to Ananda Health, securing upfront and deferred payments totaling approximately A$465,000. This move refocuses the company on its Australian health and wellness portfolio while reducing exposure to US regulatory risks.

Lithium Plus Minerals has significantly upgraded its Lei Lithium Project resource and secured a 20-year mining lease, positioning the company for near-term development and commercialisation.