Sparc Technologies Achieves Key Hydrogen Milestone as Roseworthy Pilot Plant Enters Operational Testing
Critical Resources Updates Amoco Gold-Antimony Project as Cap Burn Acquisition Finalised
Askari Metals Secures Strategic Funding to Launch Maiden Drilling at Nejo Copper-Gold Project
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Weekly Wrap: Market Higher For A Second Week
Australian shares were up slightly for a second week on Friday with investors hoping for an interest rate cut in the US, even as the chances of a local cut have evaporated. With the US Fed and the local Reserve Bank both meeting this week to decide on official interest rates, there are still strong hopes the US will cut rate even though still strong Australian inflation have greatly reduced the chances of any cut here.
Copper Price Surge on Global Supply Squeeze and Tariff Speculation a Tailwind for Australian Miners
Copper has been on a strong upward trajectory in recent weeks, climbing more than 30% on the London Metal Exchange this year as traders and analysts warn that global inventories could soon hit critically low levels.
Why There Is a Ceasefire in the Bank Wars—For Now
The ceasefire between the banks in the war for deposits is still holding at this stage but it may not be long before we see it break out in earnest, after the revelation that Macquarie Bank now has more than $200 billion in retail and business deposits.
Self-Managed Super Woes
While there are many lessons to be learned from the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds that swallowed more than $1 billion of Australian’s superannuation money, key among them is the use of SMSFs.
Why There Is a Ceasefire in the Bank Wars—For Now
The ceasefire between the banks in the war for deposits is still holding at this stage but it may not be long before we see it break out in earnest, after the revelation that Macquarie Bank now has more than $200 billion in retail and business deposits.
Calix Signs $35m Development Agreement with Rio Tinto for Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant
Calix (ASX: CXL) has made a significant breakthrough in its plans to develop a local green iron industry, with the signing of a $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO).
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]
Boss Energy on Track to Meet 2026 Guidance after Record September Quarter
Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) is on target to match its 2026 guidance after booking a record-breaking September quarter. The company generated robust free cash flow with strong production from its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia, and costs lower than the forecast annual guidance. Boss enters the new quarter with zero debt, $212.4 million in […]
Critical Resources Updates Amoco Gold-Antimony Project as Cap Burn Acquisition Finalised
Critical Resources Limited (ASX: CRR) has confirmed that maiden drilling at its Amoco gold-antimony project in NSW has defined a substantial mineralised orogenic system, just a day after completing its acquisition of the Cap Burn gold project in New Zealand.
Askari Metals Secures Strategic Funding to Launch Maiden Drilling at Nejo Copper-Gold Project
Askari Metals (ASX: AS2) has secured firm commitments of A$1.15 million from new and existing sophisticated investors to fund its maiden drilling program at the advanced-stage Nejo copper and gold project in Ethiopia.
Mithril Silver and Gold Adds to Mexican Portfolio with Option over La Dura Concessions
Mithril Silver and Gold (ASX: MTH) is making a strategic move to build on its Mexican precious metals plans with potential acquisition of the La Dura project covering a total area of 2,052 hectares in Durango state
St George Mining Working Hard in Brazil to Earn Local Support for Araxá Project
St George Mining (ASX: SGQ) continues to receive strong local backing for its proposed development of the Araxá project in Brazil, with more than 200 stakeholders attending an open day and critical minerals forum the company recently hosted in Minas Gerais.
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Achieves Independent Validation of AlgoraeOS and Launches Enhanced v2 Platform
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) has reported independent preclinical validation of its AlgoraeOS v1 drug-combination prediction platform following a major study at the Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Argenica Study Confirms Compatibility of ARG-007 Candidate with Stroke Treatment Standard-of-Care Therapies
Argenica Therapeutics (ASX: AGN) has reported positive results from a drug-to-drug interaction assessment showing its lead candidate ARG-007 does not interfere with clot-dissolving agent tenecteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Avecho Biotechnology Receives US and EU Patent Allowances for Proprietary CBD Soft-Gel Capsule
Avecho Biotechnology (ASX: AVE) has received patent allowances from both the US Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office for its cannabidiol (CBD) TPM soft-gel capsule.
Optiscan Imaging Launches Head and Neck Cancer Study Using Invue and InForm Digital Pathology Tools
Optiscan Imaging (ASX: OIL) has partnered with Australian Clinical Labs to launch the nation’s first-in-human head and neck cancer imaging study utilising the InVue and InForm digital pathology devices.
Sparc Technologies Achieves Key Hydrogen Milestone as Roseworthy Pilot Plant Enters Operational Testing
Sparc Technologies (ASX: SPN) has achieved sustained hydrogen generation at its first-of-its-kind green hydrogen pilot plant in Roseworthy, South Australia, marking the transition to full operational testing under concentrated solar conditions.
4DMedical Secures CT:VQ Imaging Commitment Through Expanded Philips Distribution Deal
4DMedical (ASX: 4DX) has secured a minimum US$10 million (A$15m) order commitment for its FDA-approved CT:VQ imaging solution under an expanded distribution agreement with multinational giant Philips.
Synertec Secures Shell QGC Contract for Powerhouse Renewable Microgrid System
Synertec Corporation (ASX: SOP) has secured a contract from Shell QGC for the supply of one of the company's Powerhouse renewable microgrid systems at a coal seam gas well site in Queensland.
Archer Materials Achieves Read-Out Milestone on Roadmap to Qubit Demonstration
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) has achieved a key milestone on the journey to qubit demonstration by showing it can electrically-control its quantum device to enable an accurate read-out of quantum information.
Li-S Energy to Collaborate with UK Specialist MSubs on Undersea Battery Systems
Li-S Energy (ASX: LIS) has entered into a collaboration with UK-based underwater vehicle manufacturer MSubs to test its lithium-sulfur battery cells for use in uncrewed undersea platforms.
Gold Hydrogen Identifies Hydrogen-Helium Continuity Across Ramsay Gas Field
Gold Hydrogen (ASX: GHY) has identified several zones with elevated levels of natural hydrogen and helium at its Ramsay 3 well in SA, confirming continuity across approximately 2.3km and strengthening the geological model for a natural hydrogen-helium system.
Altech Batteries Outlines Commercialisation Strategy Reset after Board Overhaul
Altech Batteries’ (ASX: ATC) new board of directors has outlined its strategy to reset the company for the commercialisation of its core CERENERGY sodium chloride solid state battery and Silumina Anodes technologies.
Altech Batteries Announces Major Board and Management Restructure
Altech Batteries (ASX: ATC) has announced significant board and management changes following an approach from major shareholder Altech Advanced Materials AG.
OMG Group Reports Record Online and In-Store Sales for November Across Multi-Brand Portfolio
Health-focused food products company OMG Group (ASX: OMG) has reported record sales for November from its multi-brand portfolio across physical store distribution networks and e-commerce channels.
BetMakers Technology Finalises Improved Penn Entertainment Content Deal as Strong Digital Momentum Continues
BetMakers Technology Group (ASX: BET) has reported strong digital momentum in the second quarter of FY26 while securing favourable new commercial terms under a renewed three-year agreement with Penn Entertainment.
RooLife Group Exceeds $1m Sales of RLG Coffee Products in November to Growing Chinese Market
RooLife Group (ASX: RLG) has reported more than $1 million in sales of newly-launched RLG Coffee products including beans, beverages, packaged foods, and coffee machines to the Chinese market during November.
ClearVue Technologies Receives Major South African Retrofit Order for Solar Façade Systems
ClearVue Technologies (ASX: CPV) has secured a significant order from Concept Business Group to reclad two 10-storey towers in South Africa with its solar-integrated façade products in a project expected to exceed A$1 million in value.
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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. […]