Latest Joint Venture News

Nex Metals and its Aboriginal partner WTAC have applied for a 100ha lease to build processing infrastructure for the Kookynie Tailings Project, while metallurgical tests show promising gold recovery rates and potential tungsten by-product.

International Graphite is advancing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant at Collie, targeting commissioning by mid-2027. The facility promises a diverse range of superfine graphite products and potential annual EBITDA up to AUD 14.2 million based on current market conditions.

Woodside Energy delivered a strong first half in 2026, with revenue up 13% to $7.45 billion, net profit after tax reaching $1.67 billion, and key LNG and oil projects advancing on schedule. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share amid ongoing global market volatility.

Novo Resources Corp bolsters its Australian gold and copper exploration pipeline with a maiden inferred resource at Belltopper and strategic gains at Egina following Northern Star’s JV exit.

S2 Resources is set to begin drilling at Warraweena in early October targeting gold and copper, while Loch Lilly prepares geophysical surveys and awaits drilling permits. Jillewarra drilling remains on hold pending regulatory and heritage approvals.

Cedar Woods Properties delivered a record $65.6 million net profit after tax in FY26, up 36%, supported by strong presales and disciplined capital management, while targeting 15% NPAT growth in FY27.

Monadelphous Group Limited delivered a standout FY2026 with revenue climbing 31.5% to $2.98 billion and net profit after tax soaring 52.1% to $127.3 million, underpinned by robust contract wins and strategic acquisitions.

Scentre Group has sold half ownership of Westfield Mt Gravatt to Australian Retirement Trust for $882.5 million, marking a strategic joint venture and a 3.5% premium to book value.

iTech Minerals has unveiled a transformative year at its Reynolds Range project with high-grade gold-antimony discoveries and a lithium joint venture with SQM, while managing a $1.09 million net loss and bolstering its cash reserves.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth in FY2026, with net profit before tax up 19% to $6.55 million and a fully franked final dividend declared at 0.75 cents per share. The company also completed a strategic disposal of its B2C subsidiaries, advancing its Hubco investment model.

GDI Property Group delivered a robust 25% increase in Funds From Operations to $44.5 million for FY26, maintaining distributions at 5 cents per security while announcing an on-market buyback of up to 5%.

Comet Ridge has completed the acquisition of Santos' 42.86% interest in the Mahalo Gas Project, gaining 100% ownership and operatorship of the Mahalo Gas Hub. This move removes joint venture constraints and positions Comet Ridge to advance development in a tightening east coast gas market.