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53 Big Stories
The Reject Shop Suspended as Dollarama Acquisition Gets Federal Court Nod
The Reject Shop Limited shares have been suspended from ASX trading following Federal Court approval of Dollarama Inc.'s acquisition scheme. This marks a pivotal step in the retailer's transition under new ownership.
1 July
Logan Eniac
Peak Minerals Expands Heavy Mineral Zone to 1,500km² at Minta Rutile Project
Peak Minerals reports a significant expansion of heavy mineral zones at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with consistent rutile mineralisation confirmed across a vast 1,500 square kilometres. The company advances toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in 2026, supported by promising alluvial and residual assay results.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Soul Patts and Brickworks Launch Conditional Share Placement Ahead of Merger
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have announced a conditional placement of 14 million Topco shares and a concurrent repurchase of up to $450 million in convertible notes, setting the stage for their upcoming merger.
1 July
Victor Sage
Soul Patts and Brickworks Advance Merger with $450M Convertible Notes Repurchase
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks announce a conditional $14 million Topco share placement and a concurrent repurchase of up to $450 million in convertible notes, key steps in their proposed merger.
1 July
Claire Turing
Envirosuite Shareholders Set to Vote on $132 Million Ideagen Takeover
Envirosuite Limited shareholders are invited to vote on a $132.2 million acquisition proposal by Ideagen EVS BidCo Pty Limited, with the Envirosuite Board unanimously recommending approval. The scheme offers a significant premium to recent trading prices and is supported by an independent expert report deeming it fair and reasonable.
1 July
Sophie Babbage
Elanor Advances $300M Asset Sales Amid Debt Talks and Governance Shake-Up
Elanor Investors Group updates on its ongoing asset divestment program, debt covenant negotiations, and corporate governance reforms as it navigates balance sheet challenges and strategic options.
1 July
Eva Park
Ark Mines Commences Major Drill Program to Boost Sandy Mitchell Resource by 260 Mt
Ark Mines has awarded a contract for a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Sandy Mitchell project, aiming to significantly expand its rare earth mineral resource ahead of a key feasibility study.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
The Reject Shop Secures Court Approval for $0.77 Special Dividend
The Reject Shop Limited has received Federal Court approval for its Scheme, enabling a fully franked special dividend of AUD 0.77 per share payable mid-July.
1 July
Logan Eniac
Reject Shop Acquisition by Dollarama Now Legally Effective, What’s Next for Shareholders?
The Federal Court has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, triggering a suspension of TRS shares on the ASX and setting the stage for upcoming cash payments to shareholders.
1 July
Logan Eniac
Codeifai Secures Quantum Leap with AI-Backed Antenna Transfer Acquisition
Codeifai Limited (ASX – CDE) has agreed to acquire Antenna Transfer, an AI-driven quantum-secure platform, marking a strategic expansion into next-generation digital security. The deal positions Codeifai at the forefront of quantum-resilient infrastructure for high-security industries.
1 July
Sophie Babbage
Legacy Minerals Secures 1Mt Nickel and 100kt Cobalt Resource at Nico Young
Legacy Minerals has acquired exploration rights to the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, boasting one of Australia’s largest contained resources with significant strategic potential amid current market lows.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Emperor Energy Validates 1.86 Tcf Gas Resources, Plans Judith-2 Appraisal Well
Emperor Energy secures independent validation of its Judith Gas Field resources, boosting unrisked prospective volumes to 1.86 trillion cubic feet and setting sights on a mid-2026 appraisal well to advance development.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Golden Horse Secures 100% of Sorrel Copper Project in $3M Deal
Golden Horse Minerals has acquired full ownership of the Sorrel Copper Project from NT Minerals for $3 million, gaining significant copper exposure in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. The acquisition replaces a prior earn-in option and positions Golden Horse for resource growth amid rising copper demand.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Magmatic Advances WA Gold Play with Stage 1 Weebo Acquisition
Magmatic Resources has completed the first stage of acquiring the Weebo Gold Project in Western Australia, securing key exploration licenses and gearing up for immediate drilling programs.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Investigator Resources Taps Lachlan Wallace to Drive Paris Silver Growth
Investigator Resources appoints Lachlan Wallace as Managing Director and secures $4.3 million to accelerate exploration at the Paris Silver Project and beyond.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Echo IQ Launches Mayo Clinic Study to Validate Heart Failure AI Ahead of FDA Bid
Echo IQ has initiated a pivotal clinical validation study with the Mayo Clinic Platform to test its EchoSolv HF software, marking the final step before its planned FDA submission in late 2025.
1 July
Ada Torres
Lode Resources Uncovers Multiple High-Grade Antimony and Silver Lodes at Montezuma
Lode Resources has reported impressive high-grade antimony and silver intercepts from its ongoing drilling program at the Montezuma Project in Tasmania, revealing new lodes and extending mineralisation.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
IRIS Metals Bolsters US Lithium Footprint with 752ha Tin Mountain Extension
IRIS Metals has expanded its lithium exploration footprint in South Dakota by acquiring the 752-hectare Tin Mountain Extension, advancing its position as a leading US lithium explorer. Phase II drilling is underway, with assay results and a maiden resource estimate expected by late 2025.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Mesoblast and FDA Align on Revascor Filing for Ischemic Heart Failure
Mesoblast has secured FDA agreement on key requirements for its Biologics License Application for Revascor, targeting ischemic heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction. The company aims for accelerated approval by year-end 2025.
1 July
Ada Torres
Objective Corporation Expands GovTech Reach with NZ$5M Isovist Acquisition
Objective Corporation has agreed to acquire Isovist, a leading e-planning software provider for local governments in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its Planning and Building sector capabilities.
1 July
Sophie Babbage
Renegade Exploration Uncovers Multiple 1,000+ g/t Silver Samples at Nevada’s Broken Hills
Renegade Exploration Limited reports exceptionally high-grade gold and silver rock chip samples from its Broken Hills Project in Nevada, highlighting the project's promising potential within the prolific Walker Lane Trend.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Uvre Nears Completion of NZ Gold Asset Deal, Drilling Set to Begin
Uvre Limited has satisfied all final conditions to acquire promising New Zealand gold assets and is poised to complete the transaction this week. The company is gearing up for its maiden drilling program at the Waitekauri Gold Project following strong initial assay results.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
Kinetiko and FFS Refiners Partner to Accelerate LNG Pilot Production in South Africa
Kinetiko Energy has signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant at Brakfontein, aiming to fast-track gas production and supply to South Africa's industrial market.
1 July
Maxwell Dee
archTIS Raises A$7.5M to Accelerate U.S. Defence Market Growth and Innovation
archTIS Limited has secured A$7.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund expansion in the U.S. defence sector, deepen strategic partnerships, and accelerate product innovation focused on secure data collaboration.
1 July
Sophie Babbage