Latest Environmental Social And Governance Esg News

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as its preferred EPCM firm and secured a $15 million loan to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study, marking significant progress toward a Final Investment Decision for the Caravel Copper Project.

Austal Limited reported a robust FY2025 with revenue up 24% and EBIT doubling, underpinned by a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government and significant US contract wins.

Syrah Resources reported resumed production at its Balama graphite mine and ongoing qualification delays at its Vidalia anode material facility, while US tariffs on Chinese graphite reshape global supply chains.

Black Rock Mining has secured A$14 million through a placement and oversubscribed share purchase plan to kickstart early construction at its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania, backed by strong government and industry support.

Ardea Resources reports strong progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, including high-grade drilling results, a heritage agreement, and consortium funding support. Completion of the DFS is now targeted for mid-2026 amid ongoing ESG and stakeholder engagement.

PT ANTAM Tbk reports robust nine-month growth in gold, nickel, bauxite, and alumina production alongside a notable ESG risk rating improvement and a 100% dividend payout for 2024.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 197% surge in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust gold, nickel, and bauxite sales alongside strategic downstreaming and operational efficiencies.

Richmond Vanadium Technology reports solid progress in its Queensland vanadium project, advancing environmental approvals and feasibility studies while strengthening key industry collaborations.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in rare earth metals production and strategic growth, including a major capital raise and advances in its Dubbo and US projects.

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.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

Rubicon Water has landed four key contracts worth A$8.3 million across the US, Italy, and Australia, marking a strong start to its FY26 sales pipeline and introducing a novel private ESG funding source in the US.