Latest Governance News

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Element 25 Limited has completed an updated feasibility study for its Butcherbird manganese project, targeting a 1.1 million tonnes per annum production over an 18.3-year mine life with robust economic returns and strategic ties to EV battery markets.

Spectur Limited reported a robust net cash inflow from operating activities of $2.53 million in Q4 2024, offsetting modest outflows in investing and financing activities. The company closed the quarter with $869,000 in cash and cash equivalents, signaling operational resilience in the surveillance technology sector.

Emyria Limited announces key leadership shifts with Greg Hutchinson stepping up as Executive Chairman and Dr. Michael Winlo transitioning to Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to scale innovative mental health therapies amid growing demand.

Aeris Resources has completed a 70-hole drill program at its Constellation deposit, delivering impressive high-grade copper intercepts and setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade and mine permitting milestones.

Mighty Kingdom Ltd has appointed Dylan Miklashek as Interim CEO and Duncan Gordon as Non-Executive Chair, signaling a fresh leadership approach amid a company restructuring.

Amcor plc has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Berry Global Group in a $9.9 billion all-stock transaction, aiming to create a global packaging leader. The merger, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, is expected to close mid-2025.

Invex Therapeutics reports encouraging results from its collaboration with Tessara Therapeutics, showing Exenatide’s potential to improve neuronal survival in a 3D human brain model of Alzheimer's disease. The company maintains a stable cash position while exploring new neurological partnerships.

Sovereign Metals Limited has released an Optimised Pre-Feasibility Study for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, reaffirming its position as a future global leader in critical minerals production with robust economics and operational improvements.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust cash position of A$391.7 million at the end of December 2024, despite significant outflows driven by exploration and operational costs. The company maintains substantial financing facilities, positioning it well for ongoing development.

Sabre Resources Ltd has identified four new uranium chargeability anomalies at its Dingo Project in the Northern Territory, expanding its exploration potential in the Ngalia Basin. The company plans to drill test these targets pending regulatory approval.

Iluka Resources has exceeded its 2024 production guidance with robust zircon and synthetic rutile output, while advancing key projects and implementing cost-saving measures ahead of 2025.