FMR LLC Boosts Stake in DroneShield Limited to 9.93% Following Significant Share Acquisitions
DroneShield Limited has received notice of a significant change in shareholding by FMR LLC and its associated entities, with the investment firm increasing its voting power from 8.84% to 9.93% between March and July 2026. The increase was achieved through a series of share purchases and transactions conducted across multiple dates, signalling continued confidence in the ASX-listed counter-drone technology company. The change exceeds the 5% threshold that triggers substantial holder notification requirements under the Corporations Act.
- July 20, 2026 05:56 PM AEST
- Mukul
Li-FT Power Strengthens Leadership with New COO and EVP to Propel Canadian Lithium Project Development
Li-FT Power Limited (ASX: LFT) has announced the appointment of Jeff Reinson, M.Sc., as Chief Operating Officer effective July 20, 2026, alongside the promotion of April Hayward, Ph.D., MBA to Executive Vice President of External Affairs & Strategic Partnerships. The appointments mark a strategic shift as the lithium developer transitions from exploration to operational development of its hard rock lithium portfolio across Quebec and the Northwest Territories. Reinson brings over 25 years of mining operations leadership, while Hayward will lead commercial partnership initiatives to unlock project value.
- July 20, 2026 05:51 PM AEST
- Aakashdeep
Why Is Brambles (ASX:BXB) Back in the Industrial Spotlight?
Brambles is back in focus as asset efficiency, reusable logistics networks, disciplined cash generation and reliable supply chain execution shape the Australian industrial sector discussion.
- July 20, 2026 05:46 PM AEST
- Sam
Why Is WOR (ASX:WOR) Resetting the Industrial Outlook?
WOR remains in focus as project execution, backlog quality and disciplined operational performance continue shaping discussion across Australia's industrial sector in a selective market environment.
- July 20, 2026 05:46 PM AEST
- Sam
Pantoro Gold to Grant Nearly 957,000 Performance Rights to Key Executives Under Incentive Award Plan
Pantoro Gold Limited has proposed the issue of 956,749 performance rights to key management personnel as part of remuneration under the company's Incentive Award Plan. The proposed issue, which requires shareholder approval, is scheduled for 25 November 2026 and values the securities by reference to a five-day volume-weighted average price ending 30 June 2026. The move represents a capital management decision designed to align management incentives with company performance.
- July 20, 2026 05:44 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
UBS Group AG Lowers Lynas Rare Earths Stake to 9.75% After Disposing 13.4 Million Shares on 16 July 2026
UBS Group AG and its related bodies corporate have reduced their substantial shareholding in Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the rare earths processing and mining company, from 11.08% to 9.75% following a disposal on 16 July 2026. The reduction represents a decline of approximately 13.4 million ordinary shares in the global rare earths producer. The change in shareholding has been disclosed through a Form 604 notice of change of interests of substantial holder filed with the company.
- July 20, 2026 05:39 PM AEST
- Aakashdeep
Gratifii Limited to Issue 6.67 Million Shares as Scrip Consideration for Mosh Acquisition
Gratifii Limited (GTI) has announced the proposed issue of 6,666,667 ordinary fully paid shares as scrip consideration for the Mosh transaction. The shares, valued at approximately AUD $200,000, are scheduled to be issued on 24 July 2026 and will be calculated on a 30-day volume-weighted average price basis at completion. The issuance will utilise the company's 15% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and does not require shareholder approval.
- July 20, 2026 05:39 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
SRG Global (ASX:SRG) Contract Wins Lift ASX Industrial Focus
SRG Global confirmed a broad slate of fresh contract awards spanning water, defence, energy and digital infrastructure work, spotlighting how diversified order books shape sentiment across the ASX industrial contracting space.
- July 20, 2026 05:39 PM AEST
- Sam
How Does Ventia (ASX:VNT) Build Its Recurring Revenue Base?
Ventia renewed and consolidated a long-run water maintenance contract into a single multi-year agreement covering sewerage and water networks, reinforcing the recurring, essential-services revenue that defines its part of the ASX industrial market.
- July 20, 2026 05:39 PM AEST
- Sam
Can NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) Sustain Its Record Momentum?
NRW Holdings reported record half-year revenue, earnings and profit as mining services, civil works and drill-and-blast activity lifted performance, sharpening focus on how the resources cycle feeds ASX contracting names.
- July 20, 2026 05:39 PM AEST
- Sam