Latest Liquidity And Funding News

Vault Minerals has fully settled its remaining gold hedge positions, paying $31.2 million from cash reserves with no shareholder dilution. This move leaves the company entirely unhedged, maximizing its exposure to current gold prices.

Peninsula Energy has extinguished its convertible loan debt with Adare Finance by issuing over 21 million shares and is positioned to draw down a new US$30 million convertible note facility, subject to conditions.

Zenith Minerals urges shareholders to accept Forrestania Resources’ takeover offer valuing Zenith at a 78.6% premium to its 30-day VWAP, promising access to near-term production and a stronger combined gold portfolio.

Nex Metals Explorations has finalised the sale of its 20% stake in the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Joint Venture to Arika Resources, securing $0.5 million in net cash and a significant shareholding. The move clears joint venture funding obligations and redirects capital towards advancing its Kookynie Tailings Project and Egyptian exploration.

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

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.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Careteq Limited has cleared $125,000 in director and company secretary loans a month ahead of schedule, using proceeds from a recent $2.2 million capital raising. This move strengthens the healthtech firm’s balance sheet and removes related-party debt ahead of maturity.

NEXTDC has locked in A$1.8 billion in new senior debt commitments, lifting its total senior debt capacity to A$8.2 billion and pro forma liquidity to about A$8.4 billion. The fresh capital will underpin ongoing data centre development and recent contract wins, with financial close targeted for July 2026.

National Australia Bank’s half year to March 2026 saw revenue climb 8.7% to $11.16 billion while net profit dropped 19.3%, hit by a $949 million accelerated software amortisation. Excluding this, cash earnings edged 2.3% higher, underpinned by strong business banking growth and cautious credit provisioning amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Ramelius Resources reported solid March quarter gold production with higher costs driven by earlier commercial production at Dalgaranga, rising diesel prices, and increased royalties. The Mt Magnet plant upgrade advances while exploration highlights support future growth.

Auric Mining has delivered a stellar quarter with its Munda Starter Pit producing 46% more gold than forecast, driving a net profit of A$5.2 million and lifting cash reserves to A$42.2 million.