Latest Operational Efficiency News

Finder Energy has agreed to acquire the versatile FPSO Petrojarl I for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track the KTJ Project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. The company is raising A$25 million through a two-tranche placement to fund this acquisition and project development.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Collins Foods Limited has reported record half-year revenues of $750.3 million, with underlying net profit after tax surging 29.5%. The company’s operational improvements and expansion in Europe underpin an upgraded FY26 outlook.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has entered a binding joint venture with Haoma Mining NL to develop the Ravenswood Gold Project, leveraging NMR’s Blackjack Operations as a regional processing hub.

Oneview Healthcare reported robust commercial growth in 2025, driven by new US client wins and the launch of its AI-powered care assistant, Ovie. The company enters 2026 with a confident outlook focused on expanding its US footprint and advancing digital health innovation.

Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured transformative funding and a farm-down deal for its Mako gas field, setting the stage for first gas production by late 2027 amid soaring Indonesian gas demand.

Tuas Limited reported a robust FY25 with significant revenue and earnings growth, driven by subscriber gains in mobile and fibre broadband. The company is poised for a transformative leap pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of M1 Limited.

EML Payments has appointed Stuart Will as its new Chief Financial Officer, marking a key leadership transition as the company advances its growth strategy. The change follows significant financial restructuring under outgoing CFO James Georgeson.

Green Technology Metals has appointed Altris Engineering to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, advancing towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision amid a disciplined cash strategy.