Latest Competition News

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company plans an expanded drilling campaign in early 2026 to grow its maiden lithium resource.

Stakk Limited reveals a striking 566% year-to-date growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by its pivot to a B2B embedded finance platform and strategic US market expansion. The company also secured a $15 million institutional placement, underpinning its ambitious growth plans.

Bayan Mining has locked in an exclusive worldwide licence for advanced rare earth processing technologies developed at Colorado School of Mines, promising higher recovery rates and lower costs for its Desert Star Project near Mountain Pass.

Pilot Energy has sold its option to lease a solar development site to Strike Energy, a move prompted by recent government policy changes excluding blue hydrogen from key tax incentives.

Venari Minerals has taken a strategic step to de-risk its Red Mountain Lithium Project by securing private water rights and land in Nevada, a critical resource in the arid region. This move, alongside ongoing metallurgical testwork and an upcoming resource estimate, positions the project for advancement.

LTR Pharma has received regulatory clearance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration to commence its Phase II clinical trial of SPONTAN, focusing on men aged 65 and over. Patient recruitment is set to begin early next year, aiming to address a key gap in erectile dysfunction treatment.

Aurora Labs has secured its first $250,000 order for AU4 propulsion engines from Sovereign Propulsion Systems, marking a key step in its commercialisation strategy targeting unmanned aerial vehicles and defence markets.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a pivotal Project Development Agreement with the Papua New Guinea government, marking a major step forward for its Central Lime and Cement Project and signalling strong sovereign support.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has raised approximately $300,000 through a discounted share placement, aiming to strengthen its working capital position. The move reflects ongoing efforts to support its health and wellness digital platform amid a competitive market.

Orthocell has achieved its first commercial sales of Remplir™ in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal step in its Asian growth strategy and expanding its footprint across key global markets.

Firebird Metals has achieved a significant technical milestone with its manganese iron phosphate precursor outperforming China industry benchmarks, setting the stage for commercial production at its Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026.