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The Australian
a day ago
- Business
- The Australian
JMM investor lunch makes waves in Noosa
Special Report: Set against the vibrant backdrop of Noosa, Jane Morgan Management hosted its annual Investor Lunch on July 19. Emerging companies connected with investors at Jane Morgan Management's Noosa Investor Lunch Rapid-fire 10-minute pitches showcased ASX and pre-IPO opportunities Resources, biotech, and tech stories drew strong investor interest Now in its annual rhythm, this year's event brought together 12 ASX-listed and pre-IPO companies, each delivering powerful 10-minute pitches to a high-quality audience of over 160 brokers, fund managers and high-net-worth investors. This year, the lunch was proudly sponsored by Alpine Capital, a sophisticated investment and advisory firm focused on emerging opportunities. Alpine's backing ensured the event remained not just well executed but placed at the centre of meaningful investor discovery. President and CEO Sam Spring outlined Kincora Copper's strategy as a project generator targeting copper–gold discoveries across NSW's prolific Macquarie Arc. Highlights: $110 M of JV-funded drilling in process (AngloGold Ashanti, Sandfire). Several projects are now in advanced JV stages with ongoing drilling. What's next: Drill results anticipated in late 2025. Progressing new JV agreements; funded pipeline cycle to continue. Why watch: Fully financed drills and pipeline generate self-funded discovery potential without share dilution. Scott Williamson, Managing Director, highlighted Blackstone Minerals' Mankayan project in the Philippines, a large-scale multi-commodity porphyry opportunity. Highlights: $22 M capital raise backed by Macquarie. Visible gold encountered in early drilling. 50,000 m drill campaign for next 18 months underway. What's next: Ongoing drilling, JV farm-in discussions to support stage-2 drilling. Upcoming assays and resource update expected late 2025. Why watch: High-grade asset in favorable jurisdiction with deep-pocketed backing and proven growth strategy. Aaron Revelle, Managing Director, showcased Pursuit Minerals' lithium-brine assets in Argentina's Rio Grande Salar, where the company holds 9,260 ha adjacent to Tier‑1 peers. Highlights: Resource upgrade to 1.1 Mt LCE @ 506 mg/L Li—an increase of 339%. Stage ‑ 1 drilling: DDH ‑ 1 returned up to 620 mg/L at 115–117 m; DDH ‑ 2 yielded 500–510 mg/L Li at 60–160 m. Pilot plant producing 250 tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate, hitting 99.5+% purity. What's next: Resource expansion drilling—including Mito tenement—planned for H2 2025. PFS expected by mid ‑ 2026; expanded pilot throughput CD stage. Offtakes in negotiation with multiple sample requests documented. Why watch: Large-scale Chilean-style brines with real commercial traction, commanding a re-rate opportunity vs early LCE producers. Managing Director Simon Finnis outlined McLaren Minerals' development of a 90 Mt TiO₂ mineral sands resource in Western Australia. Highlights: PFS underway; assays from latest drilling expected Q4 2025. Preliminary tailings and metallurgy confirmation delivered; offtake discussions launched. What's next: Final PFS in Q1 2026; tenure securement, permitting path in progress. Why watch: Near-term, low-cost mineral sands operation in a stable tier-1 mining region with robust environmental credentials. Managing Director and CEO Anthony Hall presented Osmond Resources, an explorer targeting REE and base metals across Victoria, South Australia, and Spain. Highlights: Sandford soil results: peak 1,148 ppm TREO over 18×4 km trend. Orion (Spain) Zone 2 reveals rutile-zircon-REE anomalies. What's next: Drill permitting underway; maiden RC drilling H2 2025. Follow-up geochemical surveys planned post-drill. Why watch: Multi-commodity exposure with early-stage rare earth results and visible pathway to resource definition. Executive Chairman Andrew Sparke presented Qmines, a brownfields copper-gold developer at Mt Chalmers, QLD. Highlights: 15.1 Mt @ 1.3% CuEq (includes Develin Creek); maiden reserve ~9.6 Mt. PFS estimates: A$373 M NPV8, 54% IRR – 10-year mine life; 65 kt Cu & 160 koz Au annually. Metallurgical testwork strong; bulk concentrate success. What's next: Open-pit optimisation and MRE update H2 2025; Mining lease submission; DFS in mid-2026. Why watch: A high-margin brownfields copper-gold project with enviable economics and expansion potential. Executive Chairman Brett Mitchell presented Uvre, a uranium–vanadium explorer in Utah, U.S. Highlights: Surface assays: 1.70% U₃O₈ and 8.64% V₂O₅; maiden drilling: 1m @ 1.27% U₃O₈ + 4.53% V₂O₅. Projects adjacent to historic mines, with excellent road access. What's next: Large-scale drill program H2 2025; metallurgical and resource modeling to follow. Why watch: High-grade U.S. uranium-vanadium project emerging amid rising demand for nuclear fuel. Managing Director Kris Knauer presented Challenger Gold's focus on the Hualilan gold porphyry in Argentina, home to ~2 Moz resource. Highlights: JORC resource defined; drilling underway for expansion. Investor interest growing as scale and grade improve. What's next: Drilling to expand resource; PEA planned by H2 2026. Why watch: Advanced-scale gold asset in price-friendly Argentina, with proven mineralisation and blue-sky exploration. CFO Derek Humphry presented New Murchison Gold's strategy as a greenfields explorer in WA's Murchison region, targeting high-grade discoveries. Highlights: Geophysical programs completed; drill sites lined up. Historic WA gold analogues (e.g., Sandfire, Westgold) as peer pattern. What's next: Drilling planned for late 2025; initial results expected Q1 2026. Systematic mapping to expand regional footprint. Why watch: Early-stage gold project with outsized discovery potential in a proven WA gold province. NMG CEO Alex Passmore presenting at JMM's Gold Forum 2025. Commerce Resources Corp. (TSX-V:CCE) Nicholas Holthouse, CEO, presenter for Commerce Resources. A Developer of the Ashram Rare Earth & Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec. Highlights: Resource: 73.2 Mt @ 1.89% TREO (Indicated), 131 Mt @ 1.91% TREO (Inferred). Concentrate (SGS Canada): 30–35% TREO at 60–70% recovery. PFS process flow simplification underway, with prep for mid ‑ 2025 delivery. What's Next: Finalisation of flowsheet; full PFS by mid ‑ 2025. Offtake/JV discussions with European/North American partners. Why watch: Western rare-earth supply solution for NdPr feedstock—catering to global clean-energy needs. Non-executive chairman Greg Columbus presented Pilot Energy, the Owner of the Cliff Head oil & gas platform, as it transitions to a CCUS hub. Highlights: Infrastructure valued at US$820M; a farm-out of over US$200M with a Korean consortium is nearing completion. WA's most advanced CCUS infrastructure. What's next: JV completion, baseline assessments, then Stage-1 injection trials. CCS permitting and regulatory engagement. Why watch: Australia's first advanced CCUS opportunity with heavy infrastructure and strategic partners; mirror of global decarbonisation playbooks. Executive Chairman Ray Shorrocks highlighted Sweden-based copper-silver assets centred on Fallun and Sala. Highlights: 2024 target generation at Falun identified multiple drill-ready copper-gold-silver zones. Sala: assays include 1.3 kg/t Ag + 0.8% Zn over 1.1m; recent core re ‑ assays show 259 g/t Ag and up to 65 g/t in extensions. What's Next: Upcoming diamond drilling at Falun and Sala targeting structural extensions. Field mapping and geophysics in progress; securing partners for expedited exploration. Why watch: Low EV exposure to valuable EU-located copper-silver with substantial historical upside and minimal sovereign risk. This article was developed in collaboration with Jane Morgan Management, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions.
News.com.au
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Aussie sport presenter Grace Hayden caught in steamy public display
Aussie sport presenter Grace Hayden and her boyfriend have shown they are not afraid to go public with their romance. The popular TV host was on Sunday spotted at Noosa beach soaking in the sun and surf alongside her partner, Wilson Statham. The 23-year-old daughter of cricket legend Matthew Hayden has had a whirlwind 12 months with her broadcasting career on a meteoric rise. West Indies vs. Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. The couple only recently returned from a glamorous European getaway with Hayden describing some of their Italian seaside destinations as 'paradise'. Photos shared with her 260,000 Instagram followers earlier this month showed the loved-up duo enjoying each other's company at several holiday spots. Hayden and Statham, who is heir to the Statham family's cotton production empire, were happy to continue flaunting their affections for each other again when they stepped out at Noosa this weekend. Photos showed Hayden was not shy to flaunt her famous figure as she stripped down to a two-piece Imana Swim bikini. With Wilson sporting casual knee-length black swim shorts, the pair packed on the PDA after first splashing about in the Sunshine Coast waves. The couple have dealt with plenty of relationship hurdles since rumours of their romance first spread in June, 2024. The couple hard launched their connection in October when they made a rare appearance together on Everest Day at Sydney's Royal Randwick Racecourse. Statham's parents, David and Danielle, own and operate the Sundown Pastoral Company, a family-run, privately-owned cotton and cropping enterprise spanning Queensland and northern NSW. It has previously been estimated the family's net worth is around $300m. Hayden is enjoying some downtime after a turbulent few months covering cricket overseas. She was in India working with TV giant Star India during the 2025 IPL when the world's richest T20 tournament was called off as a result of the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. Hayden was in Mumbai in May when the tournament was suspended as Aussie cricket players and commentators were left trying to flee the country as tensions rose between the nuclear-armed neighbours. She has proven herself just as popular with an international audience as she had back at home during her previous appearances on Channel 7's Test cricket and horse racing coverage. Her latest project will see her introduced to an emerging cricket audience in the United States. Grace is hosting Willow's first original podcast Game on with Grace. Willow is emerging as the biggest cricket broadcaster in the United States ahead of the sport's return to the Olympics at the Las Angeles Games in 2026. Grace's bi-weekly series will see Grace host candid conversations with athletes and artists. 'Game On is about pulling back the curtain on the world of sports' untold stories,' Grace said. 'I grew up in cricket's front row and have covered its biggest tournaments, but the moments that fascinate me most happen off camera. 'Partnering with Willow allows me to share those raw, funny, and inspiring conversations with athletes, artists, and anyone chasing greatness. I can't wait to bring these stories to fans each week on the Willow app and wherever they listen to podcasts.' The first episode of the series centres around her dad's former teammate, legendary Aussie wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist. In a statement provided to Willow COO Todd Myers said Grace's knowledge of the game makes her a 'uniquely powerful and authentic voice'. 'Launching Willow's first original series is an important step in expanding how we serve and grow the cricket community,' Myers said. Grace's knowledge of the game, combined with a confident on-screen presence, makes her a uniquely powerful and authentic voice as the host of Game On with Grace. This podcast will bring authenticity, energy, and a fresh voice that will resonate with both longtime cricket fans and newcomers alike.' In January this year she joined digital sport platform Racing X as the new face of the Hong Kong-based international racing content operation. Her return to Channel 7 for this summer's Ashes series has not been confirmed but Aussie fans will likely be looking forward so seeing her in action as Australia takes on the Old Enemy.
The Guardian
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Morning Mail: Australia condemns Israel, stories of housing despair, the problem with Labor's Hecs debt plan
Morning everyone. As Israel launched a new air and ground offensive on Gaza overnight, Australia has joined 24 other countries in condemning Benjamin Netanyahu's government for depriving Palestinians of their 'human dignity'. Plus, we hear from readers about their struggles in the property market, our Full Story podcast asks whether today's new parliament means a new politics as well, and having fun in the First Time Club. A total croc? | Was a crocodile really sighted on the weekend in Noosa, hundreds of kilometres from the reptile's normal territory? Joe Hinchliffe investigates. Latham 'repulsive' | Anthony Albanese said last night that he finds some of Mark Latham's views 'repulsive' after the Labor caucus voted to add text to a portrait of the former leader at Parliament House condemning his actions since he departed federal politics. Albanese told ABC's 7.30 he regrets Latham 'ever being elected leader of the Labor party'. Housing anguish | As house prices rise again, some of our readers share their despairing stories of trying to compete in the market. Some were outbid even before homes were officially listed; another was pipped by an investor; and one couple can't afford to have children. Hecs plan | Cutting student loans by a flat $5,500 would be fairer and more effective than Labor's promised 20% reduction to Hecs debts, a leading independent thinktank says. Frog hope | Hundreds of captive-bred, critically endangered frogs are managing to survive after being released in a mountain stream near Mount Beauty in Victoria, with some moving a 'considerable distance' since release. Trump tip | An artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein (above left) and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault almost three decades ago has said that she had urged the FBI to investigate powerful people in their orbit – including Donald Trump (above right). Israel offensive | Israel has launched substantial air raids and a ground operation in Gaza, targeting Deir al-Balah, the main hub for humanitarian efforts in the devastated Palestinian territory. Australia has joined the UK and 23 other nations in condemning Israel for depriving Palestinians of 'human dignity' as they issued a call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. More than 130 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza's health ministry. Powering up | China has begun building the world's biggest hydropower megadam, according to the country's premier, producing 300m MW every year at a cost of around $A250bn. Bangladesh crash | At least 19 people have died after a Bangladesh air force plane crashed into a school campus in Dhaka. More than 50 others, including children, were taken to hospital, mostly with burns injuries. Scan shock | A man wearing a large weight-training chain around his neck who approached his wife while a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine scanned her knee at a clinic in New York died after he had a 'medical episode' when he was pulled into the device. A new parliament, but is it new politics? As the 48th federal parliament begins today, Reged Ahmad speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy and political reporter Krishani Dhanji about our new political reality. Tom also writes today about how Labor's whopping majority means some of their members will have to be seated on the other side of the chamber in a symbolic power shift in Canberra. Sorry your browser does not support audio - but you can download here and listen $ Justice Michael Wigney's ruling last week that the federal government does not owe Torres Strait Islanders a duty of care to protect them from the climate crisis will resound through politics for years to come, our environment editor argues today, not least because the judge made a powerful case for why he might have found in the islanders' favour. With the coach trip and packed lunches, Tom Gill's day out to go whale watching on Phillip Island might give school trip vibes. But this is something different – a trip with Melbourne's First Time Club where like-minded adults can enjoy a new experience and build friendships. 'There's no rules today … Just have fun!' says the group leader. Sign up to Morning Mail Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Football | Liverpool are to take their summer spending to almost £300m (A$600m) after agreeing to pay £69m plus £10m in add-ons for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike (above). Cricket | England batsman Harry Brook has said that England's victory in the third Test against India taught them that 'you don't always have to be nice' and ended a period in which they have tended to be overly friendly. Athletics | Sebastian Coe says World Athletics is closely monitoring the failure of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track series to pay athletes in full for their appearances. Shareholders of a childcare chain are demanding answers from management about abuse allegations, the Age claims. Chinese EVs will make up close to half of all sales in Australia by 2035, according to research cited by the Fin Review. Adelaide has become the most expensive city in the country in which to learn to drive, the Advertiser says. Economy | The minutes of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy July board meeting will be released at 11.30am. Politics | George Brandis will deliver a webinar on the Australian Liberal party titled: What has gone wrong? If you would like to receive this Morning Mail update to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here, or finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter. You can follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland. And finally, here are the Guardian's crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow. Quick crossword Cryptic crossword
News.com.au
21-07-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Crocodile shocks locals at popular holiday spot, far south of usual habitat
Locals are baffled after reports of a 3.5-metre crocodile in Noosa, hundreds of kilometres further south than the animal's usual range. Noosa local James Graham said he picked up signs of a 'massive' crocodile on his fish finder on Sunday. The pictures appeared to show the distinctive shape and tail movements of a croc. Mr Graham told he was fishing the Noosa River, about one kilometre from the river mouth and opposite Ricky's River Bar, when he noticed the 'pretty startling' images. He was accustomed to seeing crocodiles on his sounder much further north, while chasing barramundi near Townsville, but never in Noosa. Crocodile habitat typically begins at the Boyne River, about 400 kilometres north of Noosa, and sightings outside that area are rare. Mr Graham's sighting came just hours after another Noosa resident, Ross Buckley, had also reported seeing a croc. 'Was out for my usual 6.30am stroll this morning with my dog down along the dog beach at the Noosa Spit, (and) spotted approximately a 3.5 metre crocodile a few meters off the shoreline, just past the bend where the mangroves start,' Mr Buckley told a community Facebook group. 'At first I thought it was a bit of driftwood, but then it moved. I've lived here over 30 years and never seen anything like it – I've heard a few locals say they have seen one in the same neck of the woods, although I didn't think much of it and just thought they were tugging my tousle, until today it turns out, I owe them an apology! 'Just wanted to give a heads up to all the locals who walk their dogs here early and usually swim around this area, be careful and stay safe. Not sure what's going on with wildlife lately but this gave me a real fright. Definitely won't be back here for my morning walk.' Mr Graham said he saw Mr Buckley's post that morning and didn't think much of it – until his own experience later that day. 'You see that on social media and you just react thinking isn't that ridiculous? There's no way there's a crocodile in Noosa, especially in the middle of winter,' he said. 'Hours later I was fishing, and not catching anything, and all of a sudden my mate goes Oi, look at this. 'And there's a massive picture of what looks like a crocodile.' Queensland's Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) said wildlife rangers investigated a reported sighting at Noosa Spit on Sunday but 'found no evidence of a crocodile'. A follow-up search was planned for Monday, a spokesman for the department said. 'While the investigation is ongoing, people are asked to be vigilant around the water. 'The Noosa area is considered atypical crocodile habitat, and any crocodile confirmed to be present will be targeted for removal from the wild. 'Anyone who sees what they believe to be a crocodile in the Noosa area is encouraged to make a sighting report as soon as possible.' Queensland residents can report crocodile sightings by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372.
ABC News
21-07-2025
- General
- ABC News
Noosa fisherman captures underwater image of possible crocodile sighting
A fisherman on Queensland's Sunshine Coast believes he has captured a picture of a crocodile on his underwater equipment, despite the area being 300 kilometres out of the reptile's usual habitat. Long-time Noosa fisherman James Graham shared the photo of the crocodile-shaped silhouette from the fish sounder on his boat in the Noosa River yesterday. "I've been fishing all of my life and I commit myself to the best fishing equipment on the boat. "So when I was driving along at Noosa, just throwing a line in, something came across the screen that just looked like it belonged many hundreds of kilometres north." The Department of Environment confirmed it was aware of the reports and was investigating, but noted Gladstone's Boyne River, about 300km north of Noosa, was "commonly considered the southern boundary of typical crocodile habitat". However, earlier this month a crocodile was euthanased by rangers after being found in the Mary River, about 50km inland from Noosa. Rangers were also searching for a crocodile earlier in the year when one of the ancient animals was spotted at Inskip Point, about 60km north of Noosa. It was never caught. Mr Graham said he had heard some discussion on social media earlier that day of a crocodile being spotted and immediately doubted it. "I thought, 'In the middle of winter, in the middle of Noosa? That's the silliest thing I've ever heard'," he said. But the figure spotted on his equipment changed his mind. "It's very, very clear," he said.
