Latest Resource Sector News

Betashares’ 13 ASX-listed ETFs closed the 2026 financial year with sharply divergent results, from a $146.5 million profit at the Resources Sector ETF to a $139.7 million loss at Sustainability Leaders. Asset growth was substantial across several funds, while HBRD changed its name and mandate and the new High Yield ETF reached $95.2 million in net assets.

Lowell Resources Fund has secured $3.207 million through its Security Purchase Plan, taking total new units issued across its August capital raising to about 7.5 million. The announcement also contains a material mismatch between the stated placement proceeds and the reported combined fundraising total.

Golden Globe Resources has reported a $2.23 million FY2026 loss after funding its first year as an ASX-listed explorer, while Dooloo Creek drilling confirmed copper-gold mineralisation. The company ended the year with $3.55 million in cash and says its near-term plans are funded, though further capital may eventually be required.

Cazaly Resources will replace managing director Tara French with mining executive Adrian Byass from 8 October, while launching a review of its exploration portfolio. Byass will receive a $325,000 annual salary and may be granted up to 7 million performance rights, subject to approval and conditions.

Aerometrex has secured a $617,141 excluding GST contract to capture LiDAR and aerial imagery across approximately 7,500 square kilometres in the Beetaloo Sub-basin. The project is expected to begin shortly and reach production finalisation around eight weeks after data capture.

Yandal Resources shakes up its leadership with the appointment of seasoned geologist Eduard Eshuys as Non-Executive Chair and the departure of CEO Chris Oorschot, signaling a pivotal moment as the company advances its gold exploration projects in Western Australia.

Steamships Trading Company Limited saw a 14.3% revenue increase to K413.4 million in H1 2026, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell 12.2% to K21.8 million. Underlying profit rose 27.2% after adjusting for ERP expenses and insurance proceeds, with capital investment and cash flow both strengthening.

Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources Limited posted a remarkable $75.9 million profit after tax for FY26, driven by strong precious and base metals performance, and declared a fully franked final dividend of 10 cents per share.

Bisalloy Steel’s FY26 profit fell 16% as softer domestic demand and Indonesian import restrictions weighed, but the company secured a pioneering US submarine steel order and advanced its digital wear-monitoring technology.

Vysarn Limited reported a robust 31.5% increase in revenue to $140 million for FY2026, driven by strong performances across its industrial, advisory, and technology segments. The company is accelerating its national footprint with strategic acquisitions and progressing the Kariyarra Water Scheme.

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX: LRT) reported a 48.7% increase in profit to nearly $33 million for FY2026, alongside a 37.6% rise in net assets to $99.5 million, driven by strong junior resources sector performance despite mid-year commodity volatility.