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Minerals Exploration has expanded its New Zealand exploration pipeline after broad gold intersections at Jubilee South and high-grade tungsten results at Invincible. The next phase is more ambitious, but A$1.96 million in cash covers only 1.91 quarters at the latest spending rate.

Santana Minerals has moved the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project closer to development, with a draft Fast-track Approvals decision expected in the December quarter and a competitive project debt process now underway. Strong Rise and Shine drilling and an A$179.7 million quarter-end cash balance provide further support, although construction remains conditional on approvals, financing and a final investment decision.

SkyCity has signed a conditional agreement to sell The Grand Hotel and its business assets for $221 million, converting a previously proposed transaction into a binding deal. The proceeds are intended to repay debt, although completion still depends on Overseas Investment Office consent and other conditions.

Channel Infrastructure maintained quarterly fuel throughput at 829 million litres despite higher prices, while work began on a new 15-year bp storage contract. The company also reported higher borrowings after its interim dividend and said major conversion projects remain within budget.

Promisia Healthcare has maintained group care occupancy at 96%, above its 95% target, while completing the Chatswood acquisition and preparing to potentially accelerate full ownership of Golden View Village. FY27 underlying EBITDAF guidance of at least $8.0 million remains unchanged for the existing portfolio, with updated guidance due in November.

Port of Tauranga is facing three appeals and two judicial review applications against approval for its Stella Passage expansion. The port plans to defend the consent and seek a single expedited High Court hearing, but the filing does not quantify possible delays or costs.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has secured the right to apply for two New Zealand online casino licences, committing NZ$30 million in licence fees before GST. The company still needs to complete the application process ahead of next year’s planned market opening.

PGG Wrightson expects FY27 Operating EBITDA of approximately NZ$70 million, up from NZ$64.3 million in FY26, after an encouraging first quarter. The forecast rests on supportive commodity prices and farmer confidence, but remains exposed to input costs, weather and a planned reassessment after the second quarter.

Sena & Co has secured 98.796% of 2 Cheap Cars after its $0.90-per-share takeover offer closed, triggering compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. Trading is due to end on NZX next week, with delisting expected on 21 October.

Ryman Healthcare’s retirement village resales reached an eight-quarter high in the second quarter, while aged care occupancy climbed to 94%. The operating update also shows new-sales inventory continuing to decline as the company positions for stronger recurring earnings.

Tāiko Critical Minerals has completed the final resource estimate for its Barrytown project, taking the project-wide inventory to 35.0 million tonnes. The result strengthens the base for feasibility work, but the extension still depends on consent and further drilling to address sampling uncertainty.

New Zealand Rural Land Company’s 75%-owned partnership has conditionally agreed to sell five Hawke’s Bay orchards for $18.84 million, as uncertainty from the Kiwi Crunch administration continues to cloud FY26 earnings. Completion depends on Overseas Investment Office consent.