Latest Governance News

Equinox Resources has engaged an independent heritage advisory to assess contested Aboriginal sites at its Hamersley Iron Ore Project, following a government refusal of exploration consent. The company is pursuing judicial review while reaffirming its commitment to heritage compliance and stakeholder dialogue.

Ainsworth Game Technology has received an unconditional $1.00 per share takeover bid from Novomatic AG, with the independent board committee recommending acceptance subject to expert fairness opinions and no superior offers.

Zenith Minerals has initiated a 3,000-metre deep diamond drilling program at its Red Mountain Project in Queensland, targeting a Mt Wright-style gold system and a concealed porphyry copper deposit. Supported by government funding, this exploration phase builds on eight years of work and aims to unlock significant resource potential.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited reported a robust 45% increase in revenue for FY2025, boosted by the acquisition of Force Fire Holdings and a strong profit uplift. The company also announced a doubled final dividend, signaling confidence in its expanding operations.

Emeco Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with significant earnings growth, margin expansion, and improved cash flow, setting a confident stage for FY26. The company’s strategic focus on operational efficiency and technology-driven services underpins its positive outlook.

Transurban reports solid FY25 results with rising toll revenue, improved EBITDA margins, and strong free cash flow, while advancing key infrastructure projects and navigating NSW Toll Reform.

Transurban Group delivered solid FY25 results with a 7.4% increase in proportional EBITDA and a 4.8% distribution growth, while setting a confident 6% higher payout target for FY26 amid ongoing toll reform talks.

Transurban Group reported a 5.6% rise in proportional toll revenue and a 7.4% increase in operating EBITDA for FY25, despite a significant profit decline due to litigation and restructuring costs. The company’s distribution grew 4.8%, supported by strong free cash flow, as key infrastructure projects near completion.

Cleanaway Waste Management posted a 14.6% rise in underlying EBIT to $411.8 million for FY25, driven by solid waste services growth and strategic acquisitions. However, the Board exercised discretion to reduce executive short-term incentives by 30% due to safety performance issues including three fatalities.

APA Group reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue and EBITDA growth, advanced key infrastructure projects, and meaningful progress on climate targets, while navigating executive leadership transitions.

Spark New Zealand reported FY25 results within updated guidance, unveiling a strategic sale of a majority stake in its data centre business and a renewed five-year focus on core connectivity. The company’s transformation and capital management reset aim to stabilize performance and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.