Latest Impairment News

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has launched a detailed development program to commercialise a novel hydrometallurgical process for extracting gold and copper from electronic waste, aiming to disrupt traditional smelting with a more sustainable, low-energy method.

Trek Metals has marked a breakthrough year with a high-grade manganese discovery at its Christmas Creek Project in Western Australia, supported by strong assay results and expanded exploration tenure. The company bolstered its balance sheet with $19.5 million raised to fund drilling and further exploration.

Vection Technologies secures a $3.3 million order from Media Comunicazione for its Accessibility Kiosk platform, adding a third profitable revenue stream to its FY26 momentum alongside defence and AI businesses.

Excite Technology Services lifted revenue by 74% to $21.3 million in FY26 but still recorded a $5.4 million loss, with auditors flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

New Talisman Gold Mines boosted revenue by 121% to NZ$53,000 but posted a $2.26 million net loss as it commissioned a processing plant and secured key commercial agreements.

ArborGen Holdings delivered its strongest revenue in five years with $68.2 million, driven by a 14% surge in Brazil and an 8% rise in adjusted EBITDA despite US market headwinds. The company’s focus on advanced genetics and operational efficiency underpins a confident FY27 outlook.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.

Magnum Mining pivots to exploration-led growth, focusing on its Brazilian Piracanjuba rare earth project with a major drilling campaign and fresh leadership, supported by a $7 million capital injection.

ReadCloud Limited’s 1H26 results reveal robust growth in school-focused businesses, with cash receipts up 22% and operating cash flow rising 10%, positioning the company to outperform its FY26 earnings guidance.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

Ainsworth Game Technology posted a 10% revenue increase in FY25 to $291 million, driven by strong Asia Pacific growth, while North American challenges weigh on H1 2026 outlook.

Coronado Global Resources has agreed to sell its Logan Mining Complex in West Virginia for nominal cash consideration, shifting liabilities to the buyer and aiming to sharpen focus on core metallurgical coal assets.