Latest Operational Efficiency News

Aureka Limited has forged a capital-light land access deal and welcomed RDI Mining as a strategic partner, enhancing its exploration capabilities at key Victorian gold projects.

6K Additive, Inc. launches a fully underwritten A$48 million IPO on the ASX, aiming to scale its innovative scrap-based metal powder production for additive manufacturing. The capital raise supports a major capacity expansion backed by a US Department of Defense grant.

Finder Energy has acquired the Petrojarl I FPSO from Amplus Energy for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track its KTJ oil development project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. This move is supported by a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$25 million at a 21.3% discount.

Finder Energy has agreed to acquire the versatile FPSO Petrojarl I for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track the KTJ Project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. The company is raising A$25 million through a two-tranche placement to fund this acquisition and project development.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Collins Foods Limited has reported record half-year revenues of $750.3 million, with underlying net profit after tax surging 29.5%. The company’s operational improvements and expansion in Europe underpin an upgraded FY26 outlook.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has entered a binding joint venture with Haoma Mining NL to develop the Ravenswood Gold Project, leveraging NMR’s Blackjack Operations as a regional processing hub.

Oneview Healthcare reported robust commercial growth in 2025, driven by new US client wins and the launch of its AI-powered care assistant, Ovie. The company enters 2026 with a confident outlook focused on expanding its US footprint and advancing digital health innovation.

Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured transformative funding and a farm-down deal for its Mako gas field, setting the stage for first gas production by late 2027 amid soaring Indonesian gas demand.