Latest Governance News

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement and a fully underwritten share purchase plan to back a high-impact drilling campaign at its Diamantina Copper-Gold Project in Queensland.

BCAL Diagnostics has locked in an additional $4.9 million under its existing convertible note facility alongside a $1.4 million R&D tax offset tranche, reinforcing its funding runway into FY2027 for early cancer detection test development.

Lumos Diagnostics has received a A$709,837 cash refund from the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, bolstering its investment in proprietary point-of-care diagnostic technologies.

Verbrec has secured a $21 million contract to upgrade the McArthur River Pipeline, enabling commercial gas flow from the Beetaloo sub-basin and bolstering Northern Territory's energy security.

FortifAI has released Version 1.0 of its Nol8 AI Data Plane, providing low-latency, governed data delivery designed to boost GPU utilisation and reduce costs for Agentic AI applications. The launch enables early customer testing and proof-of-concept trials.

Ballymore Resources has expanded its gravity survey at the Ruddygore Project, revealing several high-priority targets beyond its flagship Torpy’s discovery. The results validate prior drilling and set the stage for a busy exploration campaign backed by government funding.

Po Valley Energy has lodged a crucial Environmental Impact Assessment for a four-well gas drilling program at its Selva Malvezzi concession in Northern Italy, aiming to boost production and support regional energy needs.

New Talisman Gold Mines commissioned its processing plant and secured commercial offtakes while reporting a $2.26 million net loss in FY26. The company is refocusing on geological modelling and targeted drilling to boost resource confidence and production.

Right Resources has locked in a second tranche of A$755,000 in non-dilutive R&D funding for FY2026, boosting its collaboration with the University of Tasmania's CODES to deepen understanding of mineral systems in the Tumbarumba district.

Iondrive Limited has gained a significant boost from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, receiving a Letter of Support and potential incentives valued at over US$15 million for scaling its rare earth recycling modules in the US.

Metals X has increased the Renison Tin Operation's mineral resource tonnage and contained tin, offsetting a slight decline in grade, reflecting ongoing drilling success and resource replenishment.

HMC Capital has secured A$1.35 billion in private credit mandates from global investors, boosting its Australian commercial real estate lending platform and setting the stage for larger loan originations.