Breaking news and real-time updates from the ASX small-cap market
ASX slips 0.2% as tech sell-off and oil above US$112 weigh; Zip plunges 26.8% on rising losses and a US fraud hit.
At the 15th Australian MicroCaps Conference, ASX innovators including Lark Distilling and Eve Health revealed growth plans, strong execution and resilience.
Bannerman Energy approves construction of its Etango uranium mine in Namibia, targeting first production in 2028 with funding in place.
Zip Co reaffirmed its $340m FY27 earnings target as Q1 transactions surged 18% to $4.6b, despite a $10.1m US fraud hit.
Janus Electric secures $11m in CBA facilities to scale production and deliver 118 North American truck conversions, while an R&D refund cuts debt.
Orbital Corporation secures an A$3.7m US aircraft support contract, unlocking recurring revenue from AATI’s growing UAV fleet through 2027.
X2M Connect signs second Queensland AI data centre deal, lifting capacity to 20MW across projects with estimated costs above $500m.
Gold’s pullback above US$4,000 hasn’t dimmed optimism: AGC26 directors remain upbeat on bullion and Australia’s gold sector.
Dimerix gains human evidence linking CCR2 activity to poorer FSGS outcomes, strengthening the rationale for DMX-200 as its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial progresses.
Elixir Energy lands a $205m farm-out with Beach Energy, securing $25m cash and a $180m funded gas appraisal program in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.
Temple & Webster targets 50%-80% FY27 EBITDA growth despite sales falling 8%, as higher-margin products lift contribution margins.
QMines completes $1.4m QDrilling sale to focus on Mt Chalmers, while its 129-hole exploration campaign continues with the rig on site.
