Briefcase: Business snippets from a critical mineral acquisition to best workplaces for women
In this week’s Briefcase, Adelaide United unveils new sponsor, and a North Adelaide hotel takes home a top award.
- Terramin loses appeal over Bird in Hand gold deposit
- Horticulture business awarded for managerial success
- SA company named in nation’s best workplaces for women
- Adelaide United secures new sponsor ahead of A-League season
- Resolution Minerals expands US mining project
- SA leading economic growth
- North Adelaide hotel wins gold
- School Impact Program applications open
Terramin loses appeal over Bird in Hand gold deposit
Mining company Terramin has lost its bid to have a ban on its proposed mine near the Bird in Hand winery overturned, with the listed company saying it will “review its options”.
Terramin appealed a Supreme Court decision which dismissed the miner’s application for a review of the state government’s decision to refuse a mining lease application near the Bird in Hand winery in the Adelaide Hills.
But the Court of Appeal dismissed the grounds of the company’s appeal, meaning the deposit is effectively returned to being an exploration licence.
In 2015, Terramin purchased land 2km east of Woodside near prime Adelaide Hills vineyards, including those grown by South Australian vintner Bird in Hand, and applied for a mining lease in 2019.
The project was opposed by neighbouring landholders and vineyards, including Bird in Hand Winery and Petaluma Wines, due to concerns about potential environmental impacts.
Energy and Mining Minister Tom Koutsantonis exercised ministerial powers to reject the project on February 8, 2023, saying at the time, “there remains a possibility this proposed short-term mine may adversely affect the established and significant long-term agricultural and tourism industries of the Woodside area immediately adjacent the project areas”.
Horticulture business awarded for managerial success
SA-based horticulture business Comfresh has been recognised as one of nine top private Australian businesses in Deloitte Private’s Australia’s 2025 Best Managed Companies awards.
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The Best Managed Companies program recognises privately held companies for their organisational success and economic contributions.
The winners are selected by an independent judging panel that compares Australian businesses against more than 1300 top-performing private companies around the globe.
“We’re delighted that the Best Managed Companies judges have recognised our strategic direction, company culture, commitment to innovation, and organisational strength,” Comfresh founder and CEO Johnny Tran said.
SA company named in nation’s best workplaces for women
An SA company has been named as one of Australia’s top 50 Best Workplaces for Women in their annual list.
Cheese manufacturing company La Casa Del Formaggio in Edinburgh was the only SA company to be named in the top national businesses supporting women.
The top 50 is determined by a rigorous assessment of confidential employee feedback from more than 23,000 women across the country, am analysis of organisational culture, and insight from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
“These workplaces aren’t just waiting for equity to happen, they’ve embedded fairness into everyday decision-making, creating cultures where flexibility, psychological safety, and growth opportunities are pillars of performance,” Great Place To Work Australia and New Zealand general manager Rebecca Moulynox.
Adelaide United secures new sponsor ahead of A-League season
Adelaide United has announced a partnership with global fintech business Ebury for the upcoming 2026/27 A-League Men’s season.
The partnership would see Ebury as the club’s front of shorts partner, with Adelaide United unveiling the playing shorts in late February.
Ebury would also provide financial operations support to the club through FX risk management to strengthen and evolve Adelaide United’s commercial and football programs.
“Ebury is a high-growth, globally connected business with a clear commitment to supporting sport, and this partnership reflects a shared focus on performance and progress,” Adelaide United head of commercial John Dagas said.
Resolution Minerals expands US mining project
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Resolution Minerals has announced the successful acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten and Antimony Mill, along with its associated infrastructure and more than 2,000 tonnes of tungsten ore stockpiles for its Horse Heaven mining project.
Resolution Minerals intends to position itself as one of the few US-focused critical minerals companies with potential in-house processing capability for antimony, tungsten and gold.
The acquisition would allow Resolution Minerals to fast-track its pathway to antimony and tungsten production, position itself as a critical metals processing hub and pursue US Government funding and partnerships.
Horse Heaven, which is based in Idaho, supplied the US Government with antimony during both World Wars and the Korean War, with Resolution Minerals looking to return production capabilities to Horse Heaven.
SA leading economic growth
New Australian Bureau of Statistics data has shown that SA is leading the nation in State Final Demand (SFD), which measures capital investment and spending on goods and services.
SFD figures show SA grew 5 per cent through the year to the December quarter 2025, compared to a national growth of 2.9 per cent in the same timeframe.
Private new capital expenditure also rose by 4.8 per cent in the December quarter — the highest growth compared to all other states and territories and above the national growth of 0.4 per cent.
“We are seeing an economy flourishing – growth is up across the board, reflecting the confidence we see through the South Australian business community,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
North Adelaide hotel wins gold
A North Adelaide hotel has taken home gold in the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac’s Gold Awards in 2025 for its “exemplary guest experiences and high standards”.
Comfort Inn Regal Park is one of 31 winners across the Asia Pacific region, with winners determined based on guest satisfaction, service quality, sustainability and operational excellence.
The Comfort Inn Regal Park is situated overlooking the Adelaide Park Lands, features 37 rooms ranging from executive suites to family accommodation across its two levels and is two minutes from the CBD.
“Comfort Inn Regal Park is an exceptional property, and we are so proud to have it as part of our network. Over the past year, Comfort Inn Regal Park has achieved remarkable success and we’re proud to recognise these accomplishments,” Choice Hotels Asia-Pac CEO Trent Fraser said.
School Impact Program applications open
Applications for the third annual Credit Union SA School Impact Program has opened, offering SA schools the chance to secure funding for vital projects for student wellbeing and learning.
Credit Union SA has committed to inject $1 million into metropolitan and regional schools across the state over the next 10 years.
Public, catholic and independent schools are eligible for funding between $2,000 and $20,000, with applications open until July 2 this year.
“Through the School Impact Program, we are proud to support initiatives that make a real difference for students, teachers and wider school communities,” Credit Union SA CEO Todd Roberts said.
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