🕒 Wednesday 11 March 2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Qantas Airways has updated its interim dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked payment of AUD 0.198 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a clarified NZD equivalent amount.

Collins Foods is rapidly expanding its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria and an ambitious development plan targeting up to 90 new outlets. Meanwhile, the company refocuses its Netherlands operations with a revamped franchise agreement.

Manhattan Gold Limited has clarified recent share price and volume spikes, attributing them to strategic corporate communications and a fresh investor research report.

Neometals has secured a 30-day extension to its exclusivity period with BML Ventures for the Ironclad Deposit development, allowing both parties to finalise due diligence and internal studies ahead of a joint venture agreement.

Count Limited has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.00 cents per share for 1HFY26, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan allocation price fixed at $1.08. The company will issue over 650,000 new shares to participating shareholders.

Freehill Mining has successfully defended itself in a Chilean labor court, with all claims dismissed related to a fatal accident at its Yerbas Buenas Project. The ruling marks a significant legal resolution for the company amid ongoing safety commitments.

Dundas Minerals Ltd highlights its strategic focus on Western Australian gold projects, showcasing significant inferred resources and promising exploration targets at Romano and Kalgoorlie. The company’s experienced leadership and upcoming drilling programs position it well for near-term development.

Imugene Limited has launched a $20 million capital raising through a $12 million institutional placement and an $8 million Share Purchase Plan, alongside a convertible notes amendment to support its clinical development pipeline.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.

Kjerulf Ainsworth has launched a proportional all-cash takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at a notable premium, aiming to provide liquidity and value to shareholders.

The Takeovers Panel has ordered a further adjournment of Humm Group's shareholder meeting amid ongoing disputes over insider dealings and a takeover proposal. The meeting will now be held between late April and early May, prolonging uncertainty.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed $4 million rights issue, supplemented by a $150,000 follow-on placement, bolstering funds for key exploration and development projects.

ActivEX Limited has secured $421,753 through a placement of over 21 million shares at a slight discount, locking in investors for 12 months. The funds aim to boost exploration projects and shore up working capital.

Immutep Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending the release of a key announcement regarding the interim futility analysis of its TACTI-004 Phase III trial. The suspension underscores the market’s anticipation of potentially pivotal clinical trial results.

EV Resources has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru, consolidating a large, drill-ready land package with significant high-grade mineralisation and permits in place.

Careteq Limited has successfully raised $2.2 million through a two-tranche share placement, with a significant portion subject to upcoming shareholder approval. The funds aim to support project acquisitions, debt reduction, and working capital needs.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed David Wall as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Allister Caird to Managing Director, signaling a strategic push to advance its critical minerals projects in Western Australia.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has significantly expanded its Sulista Rare Earth District in Bahia, Brazil, extending the strike length from over 10 km to more than 17 km with multiple high-grade mineralised corridors. The latest drilling results underpin a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate expected mid-2026 and support BRE’s strategic hub-and-spoke development plan.

Gibb River Diamonds reports over 5,200 ounces of gold produced from its Neta Gold Project, generating nearly AUD 38 million in sales, with final processing results pending. The company anticipates a significant cash payment soon and plans further drilling at Edjudina.

Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its March quarter production and shipment guidance for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine due to ongoing operational challenges, including equipment failures and weather impacts. The company has initiated management changes and plans to commence shipments of a new HiTi concentrate product this month.

RLF AgTech has completed its restructuring phase and is now shifting gears towards aggressive commercial execution under new CEO Stuart Upton. The company outlined its growth strategy and financial results in a recent investor webinar, signalling a clear path to profitability.

Blaze Minerals has secured a binding agreement to acquire up to 90% interest in three extensive Botswana exploration projects, targeting copper, nickel, and precious metals within world-class geological belts. Field activities are set to commence imminently, marking a significant step in the company’s growth strategy.

Titan Minerals has reported significant wide zones of gold-silver-copper porphyry mineralisation at its Kaliman target within the Dynasty Gold Project, following a 25,000m drilling campaign in 2025. This breakthrough is set to underpin an imminent Mineral Resource update expected in late Q1 2026.

Variscan Mines Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX pending a Supreme Court decision related to a regulatory compliance issue with a past share issue. The suspension highlights ongoing legal scrutiny and investor uncertainty.