Latest Market Demand News

Kinatico (ASX:KYP) has upgraded its SaaS revenue forecast for the second half of FY25 to $8.3 million, driven by strong demand for its compliance and credential validation software. The company’s recent sales hires and April launch of Kinatico Compliance underpin this optimistic outlook.

Excite Technology Services has raised $2.8 million through a placement to accelerate growth in cybersecurity services and training, including investment in its flagship Nangu Tactical Centre.

US Masters Residential Property Group has amended its loan agreement with Global Atlantic, significantly lowering its Tangible Net Worth covenant to align with a strategic sales-driven reduction in debt.

Green Critical Minerals has secured a formal sample request from a leading European thermal management provider, marking a significant step in commercialising its VHD Graphite technology across multiple high-demand sectors.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

Oldfields Holdings Limited reports solid progress in Q3 FY2025, driven by strategic transformation, debt reduction, and a robust sales pipeline supporting a positive outlook for the second half of the year.

Hawthorn Resources has updated its Anglo Saxon gold project with a revised pit optimisation study reflecting higher gold prices and plans an 8,000m drilling program to de-risk mining. Meanwhile, the company converted its Mt Bevan equity stake to a 1% FOB royalty, positioning for future value from premium magnetite production.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited has expanded its operational footprint and financial base by acquiring the 387-ton fishing vessel MV Bluefin, raising $666,000 through convertible notes, and securing a cornerstone investor. These moves position the company for increased production and strategic growth in the Coral Sea Fishery.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

Verity Resources reports significant progress at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, confirming a 1.1km gold mineralised strike at Fred’s Well and initiating steps to upgrade its resource base. The company also raised $308k via placement and launched a $1.1 million renounceable rights issue to fund further exploration.

Mount Burgess Mining reports encouraging hydrometallurgical test results from its Nxuu polymetallic deposit, achieving high recoveries for zinc, vanadium, and rare earth elements. The company also completed a modest capital raise to support ongoing project development.

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.