Latest Growth Initiatives News

Pilbara Gold is pushing ahead with a major 50,000m drilling campaign at its 2.1Moz Mt York Gold Project, targeting resource expansion at depth and along strike. Meanwhile, drilling has resumed at the Roe Hills Project after an eight-year break, aiming to define a maiden resource.

Iondrive appoints ex-BHP innovation chief Dr Grant Caffery as CEO, signalling a pivot from development to commercial scale-up following strong rare earth recovery results and a US$15 million Oklahoma funding pathway.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Vysarn Limited reported a record FY26 with NPBT of $20.9 million and operational revenue of $140.1 million, while completing the $50 million NewGround acquisition that boosts pro forma EPS by 26.7%.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Aura Consolidated Group has completed its acquisition of Qoria, creating a combined online safety powerhouse with over US$300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans for robust growth.

Cyprium Metals is on the cusp of restarting copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting the September quarter 2026 for first output as key infrastructure nears completion. Meanwhile, the company advances growth strategies including a potential SXEW plant capacity expansion and exploration of oxide ores.

Netwealth Group posts a record $135.7 billion in funds under administration for FY26, driven by strong net flows and platform enhancements despite short-term geopolitical jitters.

Alfabs Australia has strengthened its financial footing in Q4 FY26, commissioning new mining equipment and cutting costs to reduce net debt and progress towards dividend reinstatement.

29Metals reported a mixed June quarter with lower copper but higher zinc production at Golden Grove, steady safety metrics, and ongoing development progress including Xantho Extended mining restart and Gossan Valley first ore on track. Capricorn Copper's restart hinges on regulatory approval and a definitive feasibility study due by year-end.

Experience Co has agreed to merge its Australian and New Zealand skydive and aviation businesses with Inflite Group under a new NZ holding company, receiving $41 million cash and retaining a 32.5% stake.

Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals have agreed to merge, creating a top-3 Australian gold producer with a pro-forma market cap of about A$12.66 billion and annual production of 600-700koz.