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Babylon Pump & Power has completed two key acquisitions, expanding its water services platform and enhancing earnings with minimal integration risk. These moves position the company for sustained growth in the mining services sector.

Tivan Limited is rapidly advancing its critical minerals portfolio, securing joint venture funding for the Speewah Fluorite Project and progressing drilling programs ahead of a mid-2026 feasibility study.

Sky New Zealand has finalized its acquisition of Discovery NZ Limited for a nominal sum, aiming to leverage significant cost synergies and diversify revenue streams. Despite Discovery NZ’s recent losses, Sky projects a positive cash flow impact and a pathway to meaningful earnings growth by FY28.

Silk Logistics shareholders have decisively approved the acquisition by DP World Australia, marking a pivotal step toward the deal’s completion pending final court approval.

Envirosuite shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Ideagen EVS BidCo Pty Limited, moving the deal closer to completion pending final court approval.

Aurora Energy Metals supports Eagle Energy Metals’ proposed Nasdaq listing via SPAC, a move that could unlock significant funding and advance the Aurora Uranium Project in Oregon.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

SRJ Technologies reports a robust 81% increase in quarterly cash receipts, driven by strategic leadership changes and a focused expansion into the Middle East and other high-growth markets.

SRJ Technologies Group plc has announced a fully underwritten 8-for-9 entitlement offer to raise A$2.53 million, aiming to accelerate its strategic expansion in the Middle East through a UAE acquisition and a significant joint venture contract.

SRJ Technologies has inked a US$6 million joint venture in the Middle East and launched a fully underwritten A$2.5 million entitlement offer to accelerate its regional expansion.

Aura Energy has locked in a landmark long-term uranium offtake agreement with a major US nuclear utility alongside a flexible spot sales deal, marking a pivotal step toward commercialising its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania.

BirdDog Technology Limited offers shareholders a voluntary off-market buy-back at 7 cents per share, a significant premium to recent trading prices, as it prepares for delisting from the ASX.

Perseus Mining announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Jeff Quartermaine, who transformed the company into an ASX100 gold producer. Craig Jones, former Newcrest COO, will take the helm in October 2025, steering Perseus through its next growth phase.

Silk Logistics Holdings shareholders overwhelmingly approved the $174.5 million acquisition by DP World Australia, endorsing a 45.6% premium cash offer. The deal now awaits final court approval to complete by mid-August.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire IMD Gold, owner of the British Hill gold project in Western Australia, adding a near-surface JORC-compliant resource of approximately 56,000 ounces. The acquisition enhances Forrestania’s regional footprint and development pipeline amid promising metallurgical results.

Syrah Resources has successfully completed a A$42 million institutional placement and entitlement offer, with a fully underwritten retail offer set to raise a further A$28 million, bolstering its capital for key operations.

Locksley Resources has raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners, bolstering its U.S. critical minerals strategy focused on antimony and rare earths at the Mojave Project.

Duratec Limited has acquired EIG Australia for up to $9 million, significantly boosting its fuel infrastructure and electrical services capabilities across key Australian sectors including Defence and Mining.

Horizon Oil has completed the acquisition of significant stakes in two producing gas fields in Thailand, marking a strategic re-entry into the country and expanding its production footprint. The deal adds low-risk, cash-generative assets with long-term contracts, supporting Horizon’s growth and distribution plans.

Horizon Oil has completed its acquisition of significant interests in two producing gas fields in Thailand, adding 2,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day to its portfolio and expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia.

Whitebark Energy has confirmed a substantial update to its prospective hydrocarbon resources in South Australia's Officer Basin, with an independent assessment revealing 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.3 billion barrels of liquids across key permits.

Envirosuite Limited shareholders convened to vote on a proposed acquisition by Ideagen EVS BidCo Pty Limited, approving a $0.09 per share cash offer that values the company at a significant premium. The deal awaits final Federal Court approval, marking a pivotal moment for the environmental intelligence software provider.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Redcastle Resources has unveiled a positive Scoping Study for its Queen Alexandra gold project, highlighting a high-return open pit operation with near-term production potential and robust economics at current gold prices.