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KGL Resources has awarded Sedgman the design, procurement and construction contract for the processing plant at its Jervois Copper Project, moving the Northern Territory development closer to a final investment decision. The expanded scope includes early installation work for future plant additions, while KGL says the contract remains consistent with its baseline cost and schedule assumptions.

Investor Centre’s FY2025 report lays bare the financial strain behind its proposed revival: revenue collapsed, cash fell to just $3,320 and liabilities exceeded assets by $3.81 million. The company is now relying on an unsecured Lake Volta Investments facility and a non-binding restructuring plan after its brokerage subsidiary lost its AFSL.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans to pay a fully franked 37 cents per share in FY27, including a 10-cent special dividend. The listed investment company will also replace its traditional payment pattern with four quarterly distributions of 9.25 cents.

Ampol will acquire Evie Networks for $225 million in a debt-funded deal that would more than triple its public charging footprint to approximately 1,425 bays. The transaction offers a faster route into Australia’s expanding EV infrastructure market, but its earnings case depends on regulatory clearance, integration and rising utilisation.

Transurban Group has agreed to pay $4.5 billion for Canada’s pension fund’s stakes in three major Sydney toll roads, lifting its ownership of Westlink M7, NorthConnex and WestConnex. The debt-funded transaction is expected to support long-term free cash growth, but still requires regulatory and contractual approvals.

Lenders to Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird joint venture have extended repayment deferrals and covenant waivers until 31 October 2026, buying more time for debt restructuring talks. A proposed standstill could defer Kimberley Mineral Sands’ obligations until June 2027, but has not yet been agreed.

Civmec delivered double-digit earnings growth in FY26, with its new defence arm helping lift the order book to A$1.4 billion. The stronger profit came alongside a sharp working-capital squeeze that left operating cash flow negative after investment in growth.

Oregon Group is seeking effective control of New Zealand King Salmon after agreeing to buy half of a 9.87% stake and secure voting rights over another holder’s shares. The proposed transaction would give Oregon control of 50.68% of NZK’s voting rights, subject to several approvals.

Booster has secured a further $7.4 million capital commitment for the Booster Innovation Fund, taking total committed and allocated capital above $23 million. The funding announcement arrives alongside disclosure of civil proceedings by New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority and a new independent director.

Stonehorse Energy returned to profit in FY2026 as Canadian production and oil exposure lifted revenue, while the company sold its US assets after year-end. The next test is whether Drumheller can convert production growth into sustainable cash flow while carrying new debt.

Locksley Resources has halted active field exploration across its Mojave antimony and rare earths project after antimony prices fell more than 57% from mid-2025 peaks. The strategic reset came as the company reported a widened FY26 loss of A$15.65 million and shifted attention to copper-gold assets in New South Wales.

ClearVue Technologies reported just A$108,484 of FY2026 revenue against an A$11.86 million loss, while consuming A$8.69 million in operating cash. The solar-glazing developer says certifications, international partners and an 80-project pipeline have strengthened its platform, but the next test is converting those assets into cash revenue.