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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.
China’s Midstream Metals Dominance Sparks Strategic Alarm
China controls 50-98% of midstream refining and smelting, sparking Western strategic alarm; ASX rare-earth stocks surge as Australia positions itself.
The Signals Driving The Gold & Silver Rally You Need To Know
Gold and silver rally driven by macro repricing: real rates, central banks, geopolitics. We look at NST, EVN, RMS, SVL, IVR
Productivity Takes a Holiday
Productivity Commission delivers 47 reform recommendations for Australia: tax tweaks, upskilling, and data reforms that could boost GDP billions if acted on.
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.
EcoGraf Advances Epanko Financing and Expands Downstream Battery Strategy
EcoGraf advances Epanko financing; independent report backs up to US$105m debt from KfW IPEX-Bank as Epanko targets 390ktpa graphite and purification.
Impact Minerals Advances HPA Strategy and Revives Broken Hill Exploration
Impact Minerals (ASX: IPT) advances HPA strategy, revives Broken Hill exploration as Lake Hope progresses and Alluminous-C4V accelerates; $3.37m cash on hand.
Mithril Silver and Gold Advances District-Scale Growth at Copalquin
Mithril extends Copalquin district-scale growth: 9km strike, 1,200m depth; Target 1 up 30%; maiden Target 3 drilling; La Dura adds 2,052ha; cash A$14.1m.
Red Mountain Mining Accelerates Antimony Exploration Across US and Australia
Red Mountain Mining (ASX: RMX) accelerates antimony exploration across US/Australia; expanded land and high-grade targets near Stibnite boost upside.
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.
Osteopore Expands Orthopaedic Business into Hong Kong with MontsMed Distribution Agreement
Osteopore (ASX: OSX) is set to expand its orthopaedic business into Hong Kong after signing a new distribution agreement with local company MontsMed, marking the next step in the company’s planned commercial expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
Zelira Therapeutics Receives US$33m in Funding to Advance HOPE 1 Autism Program
Zelira Therapeutics (ASX: ZLD) has secured US$32.98 million in new funding after its HOPE 1 special purpose vehicle signed definitive agreements with US-based life sciences investor ThirdGate Capital's TGC Biotechnology Fund.
Proteomics International Obtains Canadian Patent for PromarkerEso Blood Test
Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX: PIQ) has secured new intellectual property protection in Canada, after the country’s Patent Office granted a patent for its PromarkerEso blood test for esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Archer Materials Unveils Clinically Accurate Biochip Prototype, Eyes MedTech Partnerships
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) has achieved a significant milestone with its Biochip technology, unveiling an alpha prototype of a potassium sensor that meets clinical-grade accuracy standards.
Anteotech Accelerates Battery and Life Sciences Commercialisation as Capital Raise Extends Runway
AnteoTech accelerates battery and life sciences commercialisation; $3.5m raise extends runway into 2026, with Ultranode 70 scaling and Serum Institute order.
Stakk Targets $15m Annual Recurring Revenue Following Year of Record Growth
Stakk aims for $15m ARR by mid-year after record 2025 growth, backed by Robinhood's Mobile IQ SDK rollout and a robust upsell pipeline.
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.
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.
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.
AnteoTech Raises $3.5m for Global Commercialisation of Life Sciences and Advanced Battery Technologies
AnteoTech raises $3.5m to accelerate global commercialisation of life-science and battery tech, targeting partnerships and sales growth.
Pure Foods Tasmania Initiates Contract Manufacturing Partnership with Brilliant Food Australia
Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX: PFT) has commenced contract manufacturing for Brilliant Food Australia, following the execution of a manufacturing agreement and the completion of initial production runs.
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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. […]