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Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

GR Engineering Services has been named preferred contractor for Brightstar Resources’ Laverton Processing Plant, a major 1.5 Mtpa gold facility in Western Australia, pending final investment and funding decisions.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Medallion Metals has secured a US$50 million loan and a copper-gold concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura, enabling the Final Investment Decision for the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Development is set to begin pending completion of the Forrestania acquisition.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Asset Vision Co Limited reported a 27% increase in revenue to $3.06 million for the half-year ended December 2025, yet recorded a net loss of $54,052 due to deliberate investments in growth and product development.

Contact Energy has successfully completed a NZ$450 million placement as part of a NZ$525 million equity raise, supported by both existing and new international investors. The company now opens a NZ$75 million retail offer to eligible shareholders, marking a significant capital expansion.

Li-S Energy has received the first $1.9 million tranche of a $7.8 million ARENA grant and appointed Hatch to lead a feasibility study for scaling up its lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing to 1 GWh capacity.

Altitude Minerals has successfully drilled the T55 Target at its Byrock Project in New South Wales, confirming a copper-gold porphyry system consistent with the Macquarie Arc extension. This milestone supports advancing their earn-in agreement and sets the stage for further exploration.

Gateway Mining is set to begin a major drilling campaign at its Great Western prospect, following promising geological mapping that highlights a potentially significant gold system in Western Australia’s Yandal Gold Project.