Latest Lead News

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

GR Engineering Services has been named preferred contractor for Brightstar Resources’ Laverton Processing Plant, a major 1.5 Mtpa gold facility in Western Australia, pending final investment and funding decisions.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Aumake Limited has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with EZZ Life Sciences, targeting $10 million in sales and expanding its footprint in high-margin nutraceuticals.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Lincoln Minerals is sharpening its focus on copper exploration with a renewed push at its Minbrie Project and new collaborations targeting base metals and graphite markets.

Asset Vision has reported a robust 38% increase in annual recurring revenue to $5.2 million in the first half of FY26, underpinned by new council contracts and AI-driven platform upgrades. The company’s positive cash EBITDA and strategic focus on scalable growth signal strong momentum in the critical infrastructure SaaS market.

Acrow Limited reaffirms its first half FY26 revenue guidance with a 22% increase year-on-year, driven by robust demand in key Australian regions and strategic capital investments.

MLG Oz Limited reported a robust HY2026 with statutory net profit after tax soaring 73.2% to $7.1 million, driven by strong demand in the gold sector and operational resilience despite early weather setbacks and a safety fine.

MLG Oz Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance with revenue climbing 6% and EBITDA soaring 24.5%, underpinned by strong gold sector demand and operational efficiencies.