Latest Strategic Growth News

Contact Energy is set for a leadership shift as Chair Rob McDonald retires after eight transformative years, handing the reins to director Jon Macdonald, whose governance experience promises continuity amid ongoing renewable expansion.

Forte Energy has rapidly expanded its oil and gas exploration portfolio in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, acquiring over 156,000 acres including the billion-barrel Harrier Prospect and adjacent leases to Umiat Oil Field, while securing significant cost savings through lease fee suspensions.

Alterity Therapeutics secures FDA backing on key Phase 3 elements for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, bolstered by fresh Phase 2 data showing slowed disease progression and strategic leadership hires.

Zimi Limited posted 14% revenue growth and landed its biggest project order to date with Homecorp, while slashing operating costs and launching an AI sales agent.

Medallion Metals has greenlit development at Ravensthorpe following a $50 million loan and environmental approval, while integrating Forrestania assets to underpin a multi-source gold strategy.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reported a 5% rise in Sofdra prescriptions in Q3 FY26 despite a dip in net revenue due to insurance deductible resets, strengthened by a $45 million capital raise and a new API supply deal with Piramal.

Oceana Metals is set to transform its portfolio with the acquisition of the Serra Negra rare earths and niobium project in Brazil, backed by a $20 million placement to fund aggressive exploration.

Proteomics International is pivoting from research to disciplined commercial execution of its proteomics-based diagnostic tests, focusing on distributor partnerships and reimbursement pathways in Australia and the US.

Megaport’s Latitude.sh has secured a $35.4 million three-year compute and storage deal, adding nearly $12 million in annual recurring revenue and underpinning the company’s growth in AI-driven infrastructure.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

GenusPlus has landed a $110 million turnkey contract to engineer, build, and commission the Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia, marking a major milestone in its clean energy infrastructure push.

Vinyl Group lifted its Q3 cash receipts by 24% to $4 million despite seasonal softness and completed the $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, expanding its digital audience to rival major Australian media players. The company now targets an EBITDA positive run-rate in the first half of FY27 amid leadership changes and strategic realignment.