Latest Lodging News

Estrella Resources has identified copper-bearing porphyritic diorite and gold at nine locations around Timor-Leste’s Laleno Dome, strengthening the case for a broader intrusion-related system. The geological signal is encouraging, but drilling approval and representative follow-up work remain outstanding.

GDI Property Group (ASX:GDI) lifted FY26 Funds From Operations by 25% to $44.5 million while reducing gearing to 33% and maintaining its 5.00 cents per security distribution. The annual report also sets out a buyback of up to 5% of stapled securities, but says completing the programme may depend on further asset sales.

Hallenstein Glasson delivered a sharp lift in FY2026 profit as sales, margins and Australian trading strengthened. The NZX-listed retailer also raised its full-year dividend to 69 cents per share, while warning that early FY2027 sales growth is unlikely to persist at the same pace.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances at DGR Global after finding that Nicholas Mather, Paul Simpson and associated entities coordinated acquisitions that lifted their combined voting power to 45.43%. Final orders, which could determine the treatment of the transactions and voting rights, have not yet been made.

AnteoTech reduced its FY2026 loss and strengthened its balance sheet, but auditors warned that a material uncertainty remains over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Commercial revenue fell sharply as battery and diagnostics opportunities remained largely in evaluation or negotiation.

ABx Group has lodged a prospectus for a fully underwritten $2 million share purchase plan, forming part of a broader $4.1 million capital raising for its Deep Leads rare earths project and ALCORE pilot plant. The offer gives eligible shareholders discounted shares and options, but leaves the final price unknown until after applications close and remains subject to shareholder approval.

Carnavale Resources has started more than 7,000 metres of aircore drilling at Kookynie while lodging environmental and mine development applications for its proposed Swiftsure and Tiptoe pits. The company says its bankable feasibility study is essentially complete, with an updated financial model and ASX release expected in October.

Grand Gulf Energy has reported a sharply wider FY2026 loss after impairing $15.03 million of Red Helium exploration assets. The auditor also flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue without further capital.

Venari Minerals has issued 37.28 million shares at 8 cents each, completing the second tranche of a previously announced $6.1 million capital raising. The $2.98 million proceeds increase the company’s funding, while also adding to its issued share base.

Flynn Gold has lodged a prospectus for a one-for-three renounceable rights issue priced at 1.5 cents, offering shareholders a heavily discounted entry point alongside free options. The partially underwritten raise is intended to fund Golden Ridge drilling, a maiden Firetower resource estimate and working capital.

Eastern Gas has signed a non-binding term sheet for up to A$10 million in R&D-backed debt, including an initial drawdown of up to A$1.5 million. The proposed funding comes with 9% interest, multiple fees, options and security over future R&D rebates.

WIN Metals has lodged two major Western Australian permit applications covering the proposed restart of its Radio Gold Project. The milestone advances the project toward construction, but funding, approvals and a final investment decision remain outstanding.