Ardea Resources Secures A$1 Billion in Conditional Funding Support from EFA and US EXIM for Goongarrie Hub
NoviqTech Unveils Ambitious Biochar Carbon Removal Strategy with 2 Million Tonnes Biomass Secured
Antipa Minerals Delivers New Gold-Copper Discoveries from Final Batch Assays at Minyari Project
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The Weekly Finger: Winning by Not Getting Cute
Markets pivot as US unveils a $12B strategic minerals stockpile; hard assets gain as supply chains become national security. What this means for ASX.
When Billions in Tax Concessions Really Start to Add Up
Tax concessions cost Australia a record $184.1b this year, up $50b in a year, led by CGT relief; Senate inquiry into CGT concessions due March.
How to Use KPMG Figures to Avoid Misery and Build Resilience
KPMG reveals 25–34s amassed 63% wealth via pandemic leverage; with rates up and prices high, learn practical steps to build financial resilience.
Weekly Wrap: Late pullback slams gold shares
ASX slips 0.7% as late pullback drags gold shares lower on Fed chair speculation; bullion drops ~5% amid rate-hike fears.
Weekly Wrap: Markets edge as Rio-Glencore talks spark change in mining bid
Rio Tinto slides 6% on Glencore all-stock merger talks; BlueScope up 2% after rejecting a $30 offer. ASX 200 drifts -0.1% as deal news dominates.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm merger talks to form world's largest mining company
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm talks on an all-share merger to create the world’s largest mining company, valuing the entity at about US$388B.
BlueScope Steel knocks back “cheap” $13.15B takeover bid
BlueScope rejects a $13.15B SGH/SDI takeover as cheap, saying it undervalues assets, growth and future dividends; unanimous board stands firm.
SGH and SDI Launch $13.15B Takeover for BlueScope via Scheme
SGH and SDI unveil a $13.15B BlueScope bid at $30/sh, 27% premium, seeking 100% via scheme; North American ops to SDI, Australia+RoW to SGH.
Titan Minerals Confirms Strong Continuity of Mineralisation at Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador
Titan Minerals (ASX: TTM) confirms strong continuity of mineralisation at Dynasty, extending to ~400m depth and boosting the upcoming resource estimate.
Ardea Resources Secures A$1 Billion in Conditional Funding Support from EFA and US EXIM for Goongarrie Hub
Ardea Resources (ASX:ARL) has significantly advanced its Goongarrie Hub project by securing conditional, non-binding letters of support for up to **A$1 billi
Antipa Minerals Delivers New Gold-Copper Discoveries from Final Batch Assays at Minyari Project
Antipa Minerals uncovers new gold-copper discoveries at Minyari; Yolanda copper breakthrough and high-grade intersections; drilling to grow resources.
Altair Minerals Identifies Major Untested Targets at North Peters, Boosting Greater Oko Potential
Altair Minerals (ASX: ALR) has unveiled significant IP geophysical results at its North Peters prospect, identifying major untested targets adjacent to high-
Island Pharmaceuticals Raises $9m to Fund Clinical Development as FDA Approves Galidesivir Pathway
Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX: ILA) secures FDA Animal Rule path for galidesivir and $9m funding to fast-track two-stage trials and US govt procurement potential.
Rhythm Biosciences Secures Key Manufacturing Deal for ColoSTAT
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) has secured a multi-year manufacturing agreement with Quansys Biosciences for its ColoSTAT reagent kits, ensuring scalab
Neurotech International Secures HREC Approval for Pivotal Phase 3 ASD Study of NTI164
Neurotech International (ASX: NTI) has secured Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval to commence its pivotal Phase 3 clinical study for **NTI16
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Advances Commercial Pathway as AI Platform Validation and Distribution Agreements Gather Pace
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) advances AlgoraeOS validation and signs Dr Reddy's distribution, signals near-term oncology revenue and stronger balance sheet.
NoviqTech Unveils Ambitious Biochar Carbon Removal Strategy with 2 Million Tonnes Biomass Secured
NoviqTech (NVQ) has unveiled a substantial biochar carbon removal strategy via its Coralia unit, aiming for institutional-scale sequestration and targeting data centre demand. The company announced mu
Environmental Clean Technologies Updates REM Technology for In-Situ PFAS Destruction
ECT updates REM tech for in-situ PFAS destruction; >96% defluorination, scalable, Rice Univ license, new board/advisory targets pilot-scale deployment.
DataWorks Group Secures C$12.5M+ Contract Boost with iGaming Ontario
DataWorks Group (DWG.ASX) has significantly boosted its iGaming Ontario contract value to over C$12.5 million via a change order, reinforcing its recurring revenue streams in the RegTech sector. T
Iondrive Demonstrates Strong Silver Recovery Using IONSolv in Solar Recycling Program
Iondrive's IONSolv delivers 85%+ silver recovery in lab, boosting solar recycling; advances with Livium toward end-of-life PV materials.
Vintage Energy Reshapes Southern Flank Strategy as Production Uplift Continues
Vintage Energy (ASX: VEN) Dec-2025 quarter revenue $0.8m; 0.06PJ produced (97% gas) as Southern Flank JV reforms with Metgasco stake buy, cash at $1.7m.
Blue Energy Advances Sapphire Development and Awaits Key Tenure Decisions as Gas Role Strengthens
BLU eyes Sapphire progress as environmental approvals advance, a new appraisal well planned, and potential Moranbah gas link; Queensland PCA decisions loom.
BPH Energy Reports Solid Quarterly Progress Across its Investment Portfolio
BPH Energy reports solid quarterly progress across Advent Energy, Cortical Dynamics and Clean Hydrogen Technologies, with BARM 2.0 near completion and turquoise hydrogen plans.
Invictus Energy Terminates Al Mansour Strategic Investment Agreement
Invictus Energy terminates its strategic investment with Al Mansour after rejecting terms; now pursuing Cabora Bassa development and funding options.
SKS Technologies Surges on Major Contract Wins, Lifts FY26 Profit Guidance
SKS Technologies (ASX: SKS) has significantly upgraded its FY26 profit guidance, lifting revenue expectations to $340 million and profit margins to **10%
Vmoto Shows Strong Sales Improvement on Back of New Strategies and Agreements
Vmoto (ASX: VMT) posts 68% quarterly sales rise to 4,575 e-motorcycles; firm orders up 91% amid new trade-finance strategies and partnerships.
RooLife Group Posts $3.25M Revenue in Q2 FY26, Fueled by Strong Coffee Sales in China
RooLife Group (ASX: RLG) has reported a strong Q2 FY2026 with revenue reaching $3.25 million, driven by significant momentum in its China-based RLG Coffee vertical. The company also maintained a l
Eden Innovations Strengthens Balance Sheet as EdenCrete And OptiBlend Sales Momentum Builds
Eden Innovations (ASX:EDE) cuts debt by ~$16m, raises $4.35m; EdenCrete & OptiBlend momentum builds as it targets positive cash flow in 2026.
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]