Latest New South Wales News

Suncorp Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for 1H25, with net profit after tax nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and strong insurance operations. The company announced a substantial capital return and special dividend, underscoring its disciplined capital management.

Koonenberry Gold has initiated a targeted diamond drilling campaign at its Enmore Gold Project in NSW, aiming to expand on historically significant gold mineralisation at the Sunnyside Prospect. This marks the first follow-up drilling since acquisition, with promising intercepts suggesting substantial upside.

Lachlan Star Limited has confirmed significant high-grade copper mineralisation at its Basin Creek project in NSW, revealing a large-scale system with promising exploration upside. The company is poised for near-term drilling to unlock the full potential of this emerging discovery.

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $31 million for the half year ended December 31, 2024, reversing last year's loss. Despite a slight dip in operating earnings and distributions, the REIT maintains a stable financial position amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Nexus Minerals has launched an 11,000-metre aircore drilling program at its Wallbrook Gold Project, targeting promising new and existing gold prospects with assay results expected by April 2025.

Auswide Bank Ltd's shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of its acquisition by MyState Bank Limited, marking a significant consolidation in the Australian retail banking sector.

Auswide Bank’s acquisition by MyState Bank has reached a key milestone with the scheme of arrangement now legally effective, triggering a suspension of Auswide’s shares and setting the stage for shareholder transitions.

Godolphin Resources has reported outstanding high-grade drill results from its Lewis Ponds Gold & Silver Project, revealing significant mineralisation and promising expansion potential. Early assays from two drill holes highlight thick, high-grade intersections in the Spicer's Lode, with further results expected soon.

Polymetals has raised $35 million through a share placement to fund the restart of its Endeavor silver and zinc mine and accelerate exploration efforts, positioning the company for production in Q2 2025.

Kali Metals reports outstanding tin assay results up to 16.7% SnO2 from rock-chip samples at its Sweetwater Prospect in NSW, confirming mineralisation over a 3.9km strike. Concurrently, exploration advances at Mt Cudgewa with LiDAR surveys and soil sampling underway.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.