Latest Strategic Investments News

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a landmark MOU with US Strategic Metals to develop rare earth magnet recycling in Missouri, advancing the US-Australia critical minerals partnership and aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Macquarie Group reported a solid half-year profit increase despite a sequential dip, boosted by strong asset management and capital markets performance. The group also extended its share buyback and declared a steady interim dividend.

Briscoe Group reports a slight sales decline in Q3 2025 but stabilizes gross profit margins and advances key strategic projects, positioning itself cautiously for the critical fourth quarter.

Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited reported its strongest financial performance since 2016, driven by robust ticket sales, new attractions, and a completed share buyback. The company enters FY26 with strong momentum amid strategic growth initiatives.

ARC Funds Limited has strategically acquired $2.15 million face value of convertible notes in ausbiz TV at just 20% of their value, issuing 4.47 million new shares as consideration. This move aligns with ARC’s growth strategy to diversify income streams and deepen its investment platform.

Jindalee Lithium has repurchased all remaining convertible securities from Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund II and C/M Capital Partners following a successful $8 million capital raise, simplifying its financial structure ahead of advancing the McDermitt Lithium Project.

Kina Securities Limited has committed US$5 million to acquire a 17% stake in NiuPay Pacific, deepening a partnership aimed at transforming public sector digital payments across the South Pacific.

Eastern Metals is progressing its acquisition of Raptor Resources and has agreed to sell its Browns Reef Project, while planning a $4-5 million capital raise pending shareholder approval.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Tombador Iron Limited is set to transform into Atomic Eagle Limited through its acquisition of GoviEx Uranium Inc, creating a new ASX-listed uranium explorer focused on Africa’s Muntanga Project. A capital raise of up to A$10 million will underpin this strategic pivot.

Merino & Co. initiates a new chapter with leadership changes and a strategic partnership to enter China’s premium apparel market, while investing heavily in growth during Q1 FY26.