Latest Security Operations News

Infotrust has agreed to acquire Canberra-based Catalyst Cyber, marking a strategic push into federal government cyber security markets with an expected earnings boost from the deal.

icetana AI has landed a significant $2.1 million contract renewal and expansion with its largest customer, Middle East retail giant Majid al Futtaim Properties, reinforcing its foothold in large-scale security AI.

Vintage Energy has secured an extension on its $10 million loan facility with PURE Asset Management, providing financial flexibility to advance drilling and joint venture plans at its Southern Flank gas projects.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Lynas Rare Earths has secured a 10-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing a significant boost to its investment certainty and supply chain stability.

Infotrust Ltd reported a significant $16.5 million half-year loss driven by a $15.6 million impairment on its Cloud and Communications segment, which it plans to divest for up to $50 million. The move refocuses the company on its core Cyber Security business amid steady revenue growth.

Infotrust has agreed to sell its Cloud & Communications segment, Nexgen, to Aussie Broadband for $50 million, marking a decisive pivot towards cyber security. The move prompts withdrawal of FY26 earnings guidance as the company reshapes its future.

Transurban Group posted robust half-year results for December 2025, with revenue climbing 8.1% and profit rebounding to $343 million. The company also declared a 34-cent interim distribution, underpinned by strong cash flow and key project milestones.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Minerals 260 Limited reports robust drilling results from its 4.5 million ounce Bullabulling Gold Project, highlighting significant high-grade gold intercepts across multiple deposits. A new 30,000 metre drilling program has commenced to underpin an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due mid-2026.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

Vection Technologies has secured a $2.2 million defence contract for its new FEDRA edge data appliance, marking a significant step in its AI-powered military technology portfolio under a $22.3 million framework agreement.