🕒 Thursday 23 October 2025 Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Trading in Australian Oil Company Limited shares has resumed following the lifting of a suspension tied to a recent capital raising announcement.

Australian Oil Company Limited has announced an $800,000 capital raising through a two-tranche share placement aimed at advancing its Californian oil and gas projects and exploring new growth opportunities.

Canyon Resources confirms the Minim Martap Bauxite Project as a world-class asset with robust economics and begins construction ahead of first shipment in mid-2026.

Empire Resources has completed a 42-hole air core drilling campaign at its Yuinmery Project, targeting copper-gold mineralisation, with assay results pending. Recent reverse circulation drilling has already revealed encouraging copper-gold intercepts, underpinning the company’s exploration momentum.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient Q3 2025 with a £3.3 billion profit, despite a significant motor finance charge and completed acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. The bank revised its 2025 guidance, reflecting steady income growth and strong capital generation.

Western Mines Group has completed a major capital raising, issuing over 16.5 million shares and unlisted options to fund expanded exploration at its Mulga Tank project.

BrainChip Holdings has moved its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip into volume production, supported by key supply agreements and expanded distribution channels, while maintaining a stable cash position.

Pro-Pac Packaging Limited has appointed voluntary administrators as it confronts financial distress, initiating a process to stabilise operations and explore strategic options including sale or recapitalisation.

Experience Co Limited reported an 8% revenue increase and 17% underlying EBITDA growth in Q1 FY26, driven by strong demand in its Adventure Experiences segment, especially Reef Unlimited, despite weather challenges affecting Skydiving operations.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

IPB Petroleum advances its key Browse Basin assets with ongoing drilling discussions and a strategic board appointment, while maintaining a solid cash position.

Icetana Limited reports a strategic pivot to a SaaS-driven revenue model with recurring income now dominating its sales, despite a 49% drop in total revenue for FY25. A landmark partnership with SoftBank Robotics aims to fuel growth in Japan and beyond.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

Titomic Limited has secured a six-month lease agreement for its advanced D623 cold spray system with a major Australian energy provider, marking a significant step in validating its technology for offshore oil and gas maintenance.

Jindalee Lithium has launched a $1 million Share Purchase Plan at 55 cents per share, complementing a recent $8 million placement, to fund its McDermitt Lithium Project and repay convertible securities.

Johns Lyng Group has officially been acquired by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners, with shareholders receiving $4.00 per share or equity in the new entity. The company will be delisted from the ASX on October 24, marking a new chapter under private ownership.

RemSense Technologies has extended its partnership with Chevron through a new US$770,156 contract, reinforcing its leadership in digital asset visualization for global energy giants.

Regis Healthcare has agreed to acquire two modern aged care homes on Victoria’s Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula, adding 230 beds and boosting its portfolio to 74 homes. The $45 million deal is expected to be earnings accretive by FY26.

Cobre Limited has secured a A$1.5 million investment from Sinomine International, marking a key step in advancing copper exploration at Botswana’s Okavango Project. This funding will support a targeted diamond drilling program aimed at expanding promising mineralisation near established deposits.

Falcon Metals reports standout high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project in Victoria, alongside a $20 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts. The company is expanding drilling programs and advancing projects across multiple Australian goldfields.

Tamboran Resources has initiated an underwritten public offering of over 2.3 million shares to support its development plans in the Beetaloo Basin. The move signals a strategic push to advance its natural gas projects amid ongoing market interest.

TALi Digital reports solid progress in integrating its YCDI acquisition, advancing digital transformation, and securing nearly $1 million in capital during Q1 FY26, setting the stage for growth in social-emotional learning.

Australis Oil & Gas reported a mixed Q3 2025 with lower production volumes offset by higher oil prices, achieving modest profitability and reducing debt while actively seeking a development partner for its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale assets.

LGI Limited has secured $56.2 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track its renewable energy projects and expand operating capacity beyond 80 MW. The capital raise underpins the company’s strategic growth in landfill biogas recovery and battery storage solutions amid rising energy market volatility.