Latest Operational Efficiency News

Pacgold has finalized its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation in South Australia, setting the stage for a near-term production restart with modest capital investment. The move complements its Queensland projects and offers a clear path to cash flow.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has agreed to acquire RACQ Bank’s retail lending assets and deposits, expanding its customer base and enhancing geographic diversity. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and align with the bank’s 2030 return targets.

Cash Converters has completed a $37.1 million acquisition of 29 franchise stores across Australia’s East Coast, aiming to boost earnings and operational efficiency from year one.

Aureka Limited has forged a capital-light land access deal and welcomed RDI Mining as a strategic partner, enhancing its exploration capabilities at key Victorian gold projects.

6K Additive, Inc. launches a fully underwritten A$48 million IPO on the ASX, aiming to scale its innovative scrap-based metal powder production for additive manufacturing. The capital raise supports a major capacity expansion backed by a US Department of Defense grant.

Finder Energy has acquired the Petrojarl I FPSO from Amplus Energy for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track its KTJ oil development project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. This move is supported by a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$25 million at a 21.3% discount.

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.