Latest Market Dynamics News

Seven West Media Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of its acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, marking a significant shift in Australian media ownership.

Cobram Estate Olives has agreed to acquire California Olive Ranch, significantly boosting its Californian olive groves and expected to enhance earnings per share by 9% from FY2027.

TerraCom Limited has announced a partially underwritten renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately A$60 million to bolster its financial position amid ongoing coal price pressures. Key directors have committed to participate, while substantial shareholder Orbit Marketing stands ready to underwrite a significant portion of any shortfall.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Centuria Capital Group has announced a 5.20 cents per stapled security interim distribution for December 2025, combining a fully franked dividend and trust distribution. Notably, the Distribution Reinvestment Plan is suspended for this payment.

Lithium Energy has completed Phase 1 drilling at its high-grade Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits in Queensland, with Phase 2 drilling set to begin in January 2026. The company is also exploring a vertically integrated battery anode material business to capitalize on shifting global supply dynamics.

Blue Star Helium has successfully started helium production at its Galactica project in Colorado, positioning itself as America’s newest helium producer with sales targeted for early 2026. The company’s strategic joint venture and low-cost operations underpin a promising growth trajectory amid rising helium and CO₂ demand.

Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, clearing a major hurdle ahead of final court approval.

Pacgold’s initial drilling at the St George Project in Queensland confirms multiple thick zones of high-grade antimony, revealing a province-scale opportunity spanning over 20km. With further assays pending, the project positions Pacgold strategically in a critical and constrained antimony market.

Regis Healthcare announces the resignation of CEO Dr Linda Mellors after six years, with a transition period underway as the board searches for her successor.

Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.