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Matrix Composites Engineering to be Acquired by AIH under Binding Scheme
Matrix Composites to be acquired by AIH for A$0.40 cash; 66.7% premium; binding scheme, unanimous board support; FIRB and court approvals; expected July 2026.
EcoGraf and Mitsubishi Chemical Sign Commercialisation Deal for Epanko Natural Flake Graphite
EcoGraf signs MoU with Mitsubishi for long-term Epanko graphite supply and potential commercialisation, targeting 10,000 tpa SpG or 16,500 tpa natural flake graphite.
The Weekly Finger: Records, realities, and a two-headed beast
US bull market hits 3.5 years, up ~99% with fresh record highs; hidden small caps to watch as fuel shocks meet a looming global food crisis.
Barton Gold Returns Assays of up to 170g/t from Drilling at Challenger Project
Barton Gold hits high-grade near-surface gold at Challenger, returning up to 170 g/t from drill results; boosts restart plans for the Challenger project.
Listed Shares a Better Bet than Private Assets?
Illiquidity premium in doubt: Bloomberg finds public markets often outperform private assets, challenging private bets and pension fund allocations.
Market Wrap: Caution finally hits ASX to end three-week winning streak
Buru Energy Secures $5.3M Placement to Fund Rafael Gas Project with Enhanced Economics
Buru Energy raises A$5.3M via two-tranche placement to fund Rafael gas project; says optimisations lift pre-tax cash flow 20-47% and IRR to 42-80%.
Global Momentum Continues as Immuron Delivers Double-Digit Q3 Sales Growth in Australia
Immuron delivers double-digit Q3 Travelan growth, led by Australia +15% to AUD 0.9m; Canada doubles; global Q3 sales AUD 1.5m +16%.
NZ King Salmon Hikes FY26 Guidance on Strong Summer Farming
NZ King Salmon lifts FY26 guidance on strong summer farming; expects NZ$19–27m earnings, pro-forma EBIT NZ$10–18m, harvest up to 6,100t.
Gorilla Gold Mines Accelerating Multi-Asset Resource Growth in Western Australia
Gorilla Gold Mines accelerates WA growth, hits 2.0 Moz resource; Comet Vale and Mulwarrie scale up, Vivien near-term mine planning.
Eden Innovations Launches EdenShield Division in Defence and Infrastructure Push
Eden Innovations launches EdenShield, defence-focused CNT concrete additives; $4.05m placement funds rapid expansion and dual-fuel backup power push.
Axel REE Advances Caladão Toward Field Recovery Trials with ISR and Gallium Strategy in Focus
Axel REE advances Caladão ISR field trials in Brazil's Lithium Valley, flagging gallium/scandium upside; trial mining targeted for 2026.