🕒 Friday 16 January 2026 Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Banco Santander has launched a A$450 million tranche of floating rate senior notes due in 2031, targeting exclusively professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes offer a quarterly interest rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus a margin of 0.97%.

La Trobe Financial Capital Markets Trust 2022-1 has completed the redemption of its Class A1L and A2 Notes, leading to their suspension and removal from the ASX Official List.

Alicanto Minerals Limited has announced a 12-for-1 consolidation of its securities, including ordinary shares, performance rights, and options, effective from late January 2026. This move will significantly reduce the number of securities on issue and adjust option exercise prices accordingly.

Peako Limited has intensified its exploration efforts in the East Kimberley region, targeting multiple mineral commodities while implementing prudent cash flow measures including director remuneration deferrals.

Astron Limited has responded to an ASX query regarding delayed disclosure of director interest changes, attributing the lapse to administrative oversight and outlining steps to tighten compliance.

NEXTDC has obtained the crucial planning permit to develop its M4 Melbourne Data Centre in Port Melbourne, marking a significant step in expanding its infrastructure footprint.

Finder Energy has completed a $5.2 million capital raise through a share placement to its directors and substantial shareholder Longreach Capital, following shareholder approval.

Alice Queen Limited (AQX) has been suspended from ASX quotation due to its failure to adequately respond to regulatory queries, raising questions about its compliance status and future trading prospects.

Askari Metals has responded to an ASX query regarding an inadvertent breach of Listing Rule 10.11 after issuing securities to a related party without prior shareholder approval during a recent rights issue. The company outlines the circumstances and its planned remedial actions.

Westar Resources reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarterly activities, including new tenement grants and advanced data acquisition at key gold and copper projects. The company also completed a partial capital raise, positioning itself for further exploration.

Osteopore Limited has inked an exclusive collaboration with Majeton to commercialise its cutting-edge 3D-printed bioresorbable implants across China, Hong Kong, and Macau, unlocking significant growth potential in the region.

NOVONIX has delayed the start of mass production of battery-grade synthetic graphite anode material for Panasonic Energy to the second half of 2027, while maintaining its 2026 target for industrial-grade graphite production.

ION Video Ltd’s recent General Meeting saw overwhelming shareholder approval for crucial resolutions, including a securities consolidation and advisor options ratification.

Cyprium Metals has secured $80 million in funding and advanced key infrastructure works to restart copper production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first cathode output by mid-2026.

Eagle Mountain Mining has issued nearly 120 million new shares and 40 million options, raising just over $1 million, but a significant shortfall remains to be placed. The company aims to secure additional funding to advance its Arizona copper-gold projects.

Northern Minerals reports encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from blending the Dazzler deposit with Wolverine ore, potentially expanding feed supply and optimising the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project.

Navigator Global Investments reported steady ownership-adjusted assets under management of USD29 billion for the December 2025 quarter, buoyed by strong hedge fund performance and resilient private markets growth despite the Bardin Hill sale.

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire key gold tenements from Gibraltar, consolidating its Coolgardie Hub footprint with a $2.5 million share deal plus contingent payments tied to resource discoveries.

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million from ThirdGate Capital to advance its HOPE® 1 drug targeting autism-related Phelan-McDermid Syndrome through FDA clinical trials. This funding milestone sets the stage for pivotal regulatory progress in the US.

APC Minerals Limited has raised $264,000 through a discounted top-up placement of 66 million shares, enhancing its financial capacity to pursue new and existing projects.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed the acquisition of the True American Tungsten Project in Nevada, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten prices and supply constraints. The company plans extensive exploration in 2026 to validate and expand this historically high-grade asset.

Vitasora Health has completed an A$11 million capital raise, including a cornerstone investment, bolstering its balance sheet to support ambitious growth in the US healthcare market. The company targets cash flow breakeven by the end of FY2026 amid expanding patient programs and new partnerships.

Bass Oil reported steady December production with a notable gas sales agreement for the Vanessa field, signaling a strategic shift towards gas commercialization.