Latest Farming News

Lion Energy is making significant strides in its Port of Brisbane green hydrogen project with EPC contract negotiations underway, while gearing up for a key drilling campaign at its East Seram oil prospect in 2025.

Melbana Energy advances its Cuban Block 9 operations with the Alameda-2 workover and prepares to drill Amistad-2, while announcing maiden resource estimates offshore Western Australia’s AC/P70 permit.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Meridian Energy has agreed to acquire NZ Windfarms for $91 million, aiming to streamline financing and boost capacity at the Te Rere Hau Wind Farm. The deal, supported by key shareholders, marks a significant step in New Zealand’s renewable energy landscape.

Select Harvests Limited delivered a standout FY24 with a record almond crop and a significant NPAT turnaround, underpinned by strategic cost management and a successful $80 million capital raise. The company signals continued growth and operational improvements heading into FY25.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a robust turnaround with a $2.96 million profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s losses despite no dividends declared.

Legacy Minerals has identified a compelling new porphyry copper-gold drill target at its Glenlogan Project, following advanced geophysical surveys by partner S2 Resources. This discovery builds on last year’s drilling that revealed significant mineralization, positioning Glenlogan as a potential new player in the Macquarie Arc.

88 Energy Limited has struck a pivotal farmout agreement with Burgundy Xploration LLC, unlocking up to US$39 million in funding for Project Phoenix’s horizontal well program and extended flow testing, setting the stage for a potential production decision in 2026.

Sprintex has completed commissioning of its compressor systems with Mest Water and is poised to receive a €3.8 million purchase order, marking a pivotal step in expanding its environmental technology footprint across the EU.

Trinex Minerals has secured statutory approval for a Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, marking a key step forward in its lithium exploration strategy. Meanwhile, the company has withdrawn from its uranium project in Canada to focus resources on lithium.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.