Latest Security Operations News

ASB’s full-year profit slipped slightly despite solid growth in home and business lending, as the bank invests heavily in technology and housing initiatives.

Botala Energy has successfully brought new wells online at its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project, significantly boosting reservoir pressure and advancing its LNG development plans. The company also completed Phase 1 of its Bankable Feasibility Study and raised A$1.25 million to fund ongoing exploration and engineering.

Top End Energy has made significant strides in its Serpentine Natural Hydrogen Project in Kansas, expanding its leasehold and initiating a farm-out process amid growing industry interest. Meanwhile, exploration continues in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin as the company prepares for a U.S. investor push through an upcoming ADR listing.

Capricorn Metals reported a strong June quarter with Karlawinda gold production meeting FY25 guidance and announced it is now debt free and unhedged. Development at Mt Gibson and Karlawinda Expansion projects progresses, supported by record cash flow.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has extended its Pilot Project Licence with EPA Victoria until February 2027, paving the way to resume magnesium oxide production at its Hazelwood North site in August 2025.

icetana Limited reports its strongest quarterly annual recurring revenue growth in over four years, boosted by a landmark $3.6 million strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group and expanding global deployments.

Perenti’s underground mining arm, Barminco, has locked in a $500 million contract extension at the Agnew Gold Mine, reinforcing a decade-long partnership with Gold Fields and promising steady earnings.

EQ Resources has secured an extension of credit facilities from its major shareholder Oaktree, ensuring continued operations at its flagship Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain through 2025. The company is also actively restructuring its debt to strengthen its financial position amid improving production and market conditions.

Seafarms Group has completed a $6.83 million sale and leaseback deal with Mainstream Aquaculture, ensuring continued prawn farming operations at Cardwell through early 2026 and beyond. This strategic move supports ongoing growth amid strong domestic and international demand.

XTC Lithium Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with American Battery Materials to jointly develop its Carachi Lithium Project in Argentina, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on lithium exploration.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG) has agreed to acquire KOBE Pty Ltd for an initial $6.98 million, aiming to expand its commercial security footprint in Queensland and boost FY25 EBITDA by approximately $2.5 million.

Green Critical Minerals Limited has launched an offer of up to 10,000 Listed Options at no cost to remove trading restrictions on previously issued options, aiming to facilitate secondary trading and enhance liquidity for investors.