Latest Fitzroy River Corporation (ASX:FZR) News

Fitzroy River has sold the Silver Mines shares received in its Bowdens royalty transaction, taking total realised proceeds to A$15.7 million before costs. The company says surplus proceeds will be distributed to shareholders, but has not yet disclosed the amount or timing.

Fitzroy River will pay shareholders a fully franked special dividend of 5.2 cents per share on 21 October, beginning the company’s planned return of excess cash. A separate return of capital remains subject to approvals and a future shareholder meeting.

Fitzroy River has completed the sale of its Bowdens Silver royalty for A$17.5 million, receiving A$10 million in cash and A$7.5 million in Silver Mines shares. The company has not yet disclosed how or when the proceeds will be returned to shareholders.

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Gold, copper, rare earths and takeover activity supplied the strongest gains, while several companies still need more cash before they can deliver their plans.

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Fitzroy River says conditions for its A$17.5 million Bowdens Silver royalty sale have been satisfied, with completion and receipt of funds expected within the coming week. The company plans to return most net proceeds to shareholders, although the amount, structure and timing remain undecided.

Fitzroy River has agreed to sell its long-held Bowdens Silver royalty to Silver Mines for A$17.5 million, including A$7.5 million in Silver Mines shares. The company intends to return the net proceeds to shareholders, but completion remains conditional on funding and regulatory steps.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported a modest loss for FY26, with a key highlight being a $12.27 million disputed payment from Endura Mining related to its Snowy River Gold Project royalty. The company has initiated court proceedings in New Zealand to clarify the validity of this buyout option while exploring potential sale of its Bowdens Silver royalty.

Fitzroy River Corporation has appointed Argonaut Corporate Finance as exclusive adviser to test market interest in selling its Bowdens Silver Project royalty, with no sale decision yet made.

Fitzroy River Corporation has received a significant payment from Tasman Mining as part of an option exercise to acquire its royalty on the Snowy River Gold Project in New Zealand. The funds are currently held in escrow pending confirmation of key project milestones.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the December 2025 quarter, while advancing key projects including a $40 million funding campaign for the Rafael Gas Project and a $150 million equity raise for Snowy River Gold development.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.