Singapore’s IMDA has issued a show cause notice to Tuas subsidiary Simba Telecom over alleged unauthorised spectrum use, early 5G equipment deployment and failure to fully comply with a document production order. The regulator has not made findings and is considering possible penalties, licence changes or additional obligations; Simba intends to respond by the required deadline.
Orion Equities plans to ask shareholders to approve its voluntary ASX delisting at the upcoming AGM, citing low trading liquidity, concentrated ownership and listing costs; it estimates the move could save approximately $41,000 annually. The company says trading turnover was 2% of shares on issue in the year to September, compared with 5% to 9% annually over the preceding four years. The AGM is scheduled for 27 November.
Equals did not reconfirm its proposed cash takeover terms by the deadline, ending exclusivity, although discussions with OFX continue on a non-exclusive basis with no certainty of a deal. Quarterly net operating income rose from the previous quarter but fell year on year amid subdued business confidence; OFX also reported cost reductions and continues to target positive operating leverage for FY27. OFX shares fell around 17% on the day, alongside the update.
Western Mines Group’s updated Mulga Tank estimate contains 7.2 million tonnes of nickel, with total resource tonnes and contained nickel up 35% from the April 2025 estimate. Indicated resource tonnes and contained nickel nearly doubled, following the inclusion of 32 additional drill holes; the updated estimate is intended to inform a scoping study now underway.
Metallium’s U.S. subsidiary has signed a non-binding MOU with Traxys to assess critical-metals processing opportunities, including feedstock supply, product sales and possible financing or investment. The parties intend to evaluate priority materials and processing economics and negotiate terms, but no binding offtake, financing or investment commitments have been agreed.
Atlantic Lithium says Zhejiang Huayou has completed its takeover of Elevra’s rights and obligations in the Ghana portfolio, including a 22.5% interest and spodumene offtake rights. Huayou will sole-fund development costs up to the remaining $66 million commitment, earning a further 27.5% interest and taking its stake to 50%, after which costs are to be shared equally.
Firebird Metals reports LMR precursor tap density is 35% above its previously reported result and 11% above a commercial reference, while sulphur content has fallen by approximately 46%. The company says key indicators were consistent across three batches, but detailed independent results relate to one sample; it proposes replicating the process at its Perth demonstration plant before further scale-up and customer qualification.
Invex has agreed to acquire all of New Zealand biotech Rekover, adding its experimental nalfurafine treatment for multiple-sclerosis-related optic nerve damage and a planned Phase 2a study; the deal is conditional on shareholder approval. The acquisition consideration is shares and milestone-based rights, with no cash payment, while Invex is seeking to raise $10 million to fund the study and continue developing its existing Exenatide assets.
Scalare Partners Holdings Limited will hold its annual general meeting in Sydney on 26 November 2026, with shareholders able to attend or vote by proxy. The notice and proxy form are available electronically, and proxy instructions must be received at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Lotus Resources has secured the final key approvals needed to transport and export uranium from Malawi through Zambia and Namibia, opening the route to its first shipment. Approximately 145,000 pounds of uranium concentrate is expected to leave the Kayelekera site in the coming week, with export from Walvis Bay targeted for November.
Zip Co bought back three million shares on 23 October, taking total buy-backs under its on-market program to about 10.6 million shares. The latest daily purchase was at an average price of about $1.48 per share, below the earlier cumulative average of about $2.07; the program allows for buy-backs of up to $50 million through September 2027.
AML3D has secured an approximately $2 million order for a large-scale ARCEMY X system from Northrop Grumman Marine Systems, including two years of maintenance and services, after a competitive tender. The system is expected to be installed in the fourth quarter of FY2027; the order brings AML3D’s US contracts to 17 ARCEMY systems.
Kincora Copper has secured an exclusive nine-month option to acquire all or selected licences from Lightning Minerals’ six-licence Lachlan Fold Belt portfolio, with the option already delivering a non-refundable cash fee and Kincora covering costs, including a minimum diamond-drilling commitment. The deal offers up to approximately A$450,000 in total consideration, but most of that is conditional, and no licences have transferred. For Kincora, the option adds a potential project opportunity in a district where it is already active.
PLS Group has completed a US$700 million senior notes offering, its second in the US debt market, to diversify funding and add flexibility ahead of planned investment. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditure and growth opportunities, as the company prepares for approximately A$1.9 billion of investment in P2000 and approximately A$600–650 million in infrastructure.
Great Dirt says post-quarter soil assays defined nine lithium targets at its Pilbara project, including three priority targets, with results intended to guide follow-up exploration and potential initial drilling. Earlier sampling at its NSW manganese projects returned rock-chip grades of up to 55% manganese, while the company reported approximately $3 million in cash at quarter end.
Drilling at Begnopan and Asupiri-Adiopan has extended gold mineralisation at depth and along strike, with additional shallow zones supporting potential growth beyond Afema’s existing 4.65 million-ounce resource. Results from the completed programs are being incorporated into a resource update targeted for this quarter, while drilling continues at other Afema prospects.
Eagers Automotive has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% of its BYD Retail joint venture for cash and shares, making the business wholly owned; completion is expected by the end of October. The company estimates the deal will be 5% to 5.5% accretive to underlying operating profit before tax, based on the year ended June 2026.
Janus Electric signed a non-binding MOU with ConGlobal to explore a 20-truck pilot in Texas, with potential expansion across the operator’s 31 US depots subject to pilot success, definitive agreements and commercial viability. The proposed partnership would use ConGlobal’s facilities and workforce for truck conversions, battery swapping and servicing; Janus shares were up around 11% on the day.
Stelar Metals will hold its annual general meeting in Adelaide on 23 November, with shareholders to vote on the re-election of Geoffrey Webster, the election of Qingtao Zeng and approval for an issue of up to 10% of issued capital under a proposed mandate. The meeting will also consider changes to the company’s constitution and its remuneration report.
Saunders International has secured four multi-year water appointments across four states, including three new market entries and an extension to an existing agreement, providing access to approximately $2 billion in forecast capital works programs over five years. The arrangements carry no guaranteed work volumes, but Saunders expects opportunities to contribute to revenue and earnings from FY2027.
Greatland Resources produced about 70,000 ounces of gold in the September quarter, down from about 79,000 ounces in the previous quarter, while costs per ounce were broadly steady. The company reported quarterly revenue of about $485 million, down from about $545 million, and ended the quarter debt-free with approximately $1.3 billion in cash after a modest cash build. Havieron construction began during the quarter, and Greatland remains on track to meet its FY27 production and cost guidance.
Equus Energy will hold its annual general meeting in Perth on 26 November, with shareholders to vote on director elections and re-election, a mandate allowing potential future equity issues of up to 10% of issued capital, and proposed performance rights for two directors. The company says it is not currently proposing an issue under the mandate.
Beforepay Group reported record quarterly revenue of $17 million, up 45% year on year, and cash net profit after tax of $6 million, up 58% from a year earlier but down 15% on the previous quarter. Total advances rose 17% year on year to approximately $265 million, while net bad debts increased to 1.41% from 0.87% a year earlier; the company said revenue growth meaningfully outpaced the rise in credit losses. The company said its new debt facility is beginning to lower funding costs and provide additional capacity for personal-loan growth.
Kaiser Reef produced 6,263 ounces of gold in the September quarter and increased cash and bullion by $2.8 million to $40 million, while generating $5.6 million in underlying cash flow. It fully repaid its gold loan after quarter-end using Henty operating cash flow, and says Henty’s reserve update effectively replaced mining depletion, maintaining an approximately six-year reserve-based mine life. Underground development at Union Hill has opened up new areas for drilling at Maldon.
Regal Asian Investments estimated net tangible asset backing at $2.29 per share at the close of 23 October, while its on-market buy-back continued with further shares repurchased the previous day. The company has bought back more than seven million shares since the program began. RG8 shares were down around 6% on the day, alongside the updates.
Wiluna Mining says it has repaid its remaining secured loan of approximately $40 million using IPO proceeds, leaving it with no outstanding secured debt or borrowings after convertible notes were converted into shares. The company plans to use IPO funds over the next two years for underground and surface drilling, technical studies and infrastructure work intended to support potential mine restarts.
Brazilian Rare Earths says its Monte Alto indicated resource has grown 41% to 3.5 million tonnes, while the total resource increased 29% to 4.4 million tonnes. The southern area’s indicated resource has approximately tripled to 1.9 million tonnes, and the company says the expanded estimate will support mine planning for a concentrate-sales feasibility study targeted for completion by year-end.
Boss Energy will hold its annual general meeting in a hybrid format, with shareholders able to attend in person in Perth or online and vote during the meeting. Proxy forms are due before the meeting, and shareholders can submit questions in advance.
Glennon Small Companies Limited reported unaudited net tangible assets of approximately 63 cents per share before tax and 66 cents after tax as at 22 October 2026. The announcement provides no comparison with an earlier estimate.
Fenix Resources director John Paul Welborn acquired 700,000 shares, increasing his direct holding from 27.3 million to 28 million; he also holds 35 million performance rights, unchanged from the previous notice. The announcement describes the acquisitions as on- and off-market.
AVID has proposed acquiring all Ingenia Communities Group stapled securities for cash, with consideration of up to $5.40 per security including a permitted distribution. Ingenia’s board has granted AVID up to six weeks of soft exclusivity but has not recommended the proposal or deemed it superior to the existing Peet deal, which Ingenia says it continues to pursue; the proposal remains non-binding and conditional.