♟️ Thursday 10 July 2025 Thu, 10 July 2025

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €30 million through a strategic placement led by BNP Paribas’ Clean Energy Solutions Fund to advance critical development stages of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project.

Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares of Rey Resources Limited at a 155-160% premium, with unanimous board support and major shareholder backing. The offer period runs from 9 July to 11 August 2025.

Aerometrex has landed a significant $1.08 million contract to provide LiDAR and aerial imagery services for Shell’s QGC assets in Queensland, marking a key milestone in its multinational client engagements.

Buru Energy has agreed to sell its hydrogen-focused subsidiary 2H Resources and non-core Canning Basin assets to Koloma Australia for up to AUD 2 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Rafael Gas Project.

Yowie Group has decided not to proceed with its planned takeover bid for Keybridge Capital after a key condition was triggered, signaling a strategic retreat.

Bryah Resources has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel alleging breaches of takeover laws by shareholders linked to GBA Capital and Yonglu Yu, amid a looming boardroom showdown.

Yowie Group has appointed Jesse Hamilton as its new Company Secretary, following the resignation of John Patton. The company also confirmed the automatic termination of executive roles held by former directors Nicholas Bolton and John Patton.

Manuka Resources has boosted the net present value of its Cobar Basin silver and gold project to A$153 million, driven by higher commodity prices, while advancing financing talks and exploring a Mt Boppy open pit cut-back to enhance production.

Chariot Corporation Ltd is set to acquire a 66.7% interest in a substantial Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s burgeoning lithium sector with a US$10 million funding commitment.

Change Financial has surpassed its FY25 revenue targets and is set to report its first positive underlying EBITDA, signaling a pivotal shift for the fintech. The company also projects strong revenue and earnings growth for FY26, underpinned by robust sales momentum and operational efficiencies.

Mach7 Technologies maintains its FY25 revenue growth guidance with strong recurring revenue gains, despite a modest shortfall in contracted annual recurring revenue. The company also advances its share buyback program, signaling confidence in its financial position.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a record $15.8 billion in Funds Under Administration net flows for FY25, marking a 40% increase over the previous year and pushing total FUA to $112.8 billion. The company’s strong platform growth and strategic board appointment signal continued momentum.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Belararox Limited is set to begin drilling four priority copper targets in its Kalahari Copper Project this August, following extensive geological and geophysical surveys. The move marks a significant step forward in exploring a highly prospective region of the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Southern Palladium’s Optimised Prefeasibility Study reveals a $857 million project valuation and a 38% cut in peak capital expenditure through a staged development plan for its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa.