Latest Strategic Investments News

Maronan Metals has completed a $22 million strategic placement with Kinterra Capital, which now holds nearly 20% of the company. The funds will accelerate an expanded 2026 drilling campaign and Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Maronan Project in Queensland.

Eagers Automotive delivered record $13 billion revenue and underlying EBITDAI of $620.9 million in 2025, boosted by strategic investments in CanadaOne Auto and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company’s 2026 outlook is positive, supported by strong order books and easing supply constraints.

CleanSpace Holdings expects modest revenue growth for FY26, hindered by product certification delays and global market challenges, while maintaining a strong cash position and preparing a new respirator launch.

Maronan Metals has completed a major share distribution from Red Metal, expanding its shareholder base, while locking in a $22 million strategic investment to fund an ambitious drilling program and feasibility study.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defies North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Maronan Metals has landed a $22 million strategic investment from Kinterra Capital, boosting its cash reserves to $36.6 million and fully funding an expanded 2026 drilling campaign and Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Maronan Project.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Serko Limited posted a 34% jump in total income to NZD 120.9 million for FY26, powered by strong Booking.com for Business growth and a full year of GetThere revenue. The company’s EBITDAFI surged 137%, while net loss narrowed. Serko.ai’s US closed beta marks a strategic pivot into AI-driven business travel.

Napier Port reported a robust half-year performance with an 8.8% revenue rise to NZ$84.9 million and underlying net profit after tax up 21.5%, driven by container services growth and key infrastructure projects progressing on schedule.

QMines Limited has converted $1 million of convertible notes to equity, becoming debt free and clearing the way for a $15 million strategic investment by QIC's Critical Minerals Fund, positioning it to advance its Mt Chalmers copper-gold project.

Catalyst Metals has identified a capital-efficient path to increase throughput at its Plutonic Mill by refurbishing a dormant processing circuit, enhancing flexibility for its ambitious plan to double annual gold production to around 200,000 ounces.