Latest Sustainability In It News

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

Lefroy Exploration has launched its inaugural toll milling campaign at the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, with first gold production expected by mid-February amid strong gold prices. The company is also advancing drilling to expand the mine’s footprint.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Paulsens Gold Operation reveals significant high-grade gold intercepts outside current resource limits, prompting plans to accelerate exploration with a second rig.

Auric Mining has reported its initial gold outturn of 1,147 ounces from the Munda Starter Pit, marking a promising start to its 2026 production campaign with gold valued at over $8 million.

Yugo Metals has reported promising initial drilling results at its Kovacevac prospect, revealing high-grade polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a resilient multi-commodity project.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a resilient first half of FY26 with an underlying insurance profit of $804 million and maintained its full-year guidance despite integration challenges from the RAC Insurance acquisition.

IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

EROAD Limited’s CEO Mark Heine has announced his resignation effective June 2026, concluding an 11-year tenure marked by significant company growth across multiple regions.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a robust first quarter with a 75% jump in cash profit, driven by cost cuts and revenue growth, signalling early success in its ANZ 2030 strategy.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, securing $1.605 million through a substantial share and option issuance. The company now awaits shareholder approval for the second tranche, which involves director participation.

Oakridge International Limited has reported a striking turnaround in its half-year results, posting a profit after tax of $172,239 against a prior loss, driven by strong sales and product innovation in healthcare technology.

Meteoric Resources has successfully commissioned its Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate pilot plant in Brazil, achieving strong recovery rates and production outputs that validate its processing approach and de-risk the Caldeira project.