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Atlantic Lithium has agreed to be acquired by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for US$210 million in an all-cash deal offering a 26.6% premium to recent share prices, aiming to accelerate lithium production in Ghana.

National Storage REIT securityholders have overwhelmingly approved the Brookfield-GIC consortium's $2.86 per security cash acquisition, paving the way for a $6.7 billion transaction expected to complete in May 2026.

Toro Energy and IsoEnergy have agreed to extend the deadline for their acquisition scheme to June 30, 2026, alongside a $2 million bridging loan to support Toro during the extended process. The deal remains unanimously recommended by Toro’s independent board committee, pending shareholder and court approvals.

Global Uranium and Snow Lake Resources have agreed to a binding merger scheme, with Snow Lake acquiring all remaining shares of Global Uranium. This follows a major drilling success at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project and regulatory approvals that pave the way for a combined uranium-focused entity.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

Snow Lake Resources has secured a crucial no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited, paving the way for the transaction’s next steps. The independent GUE board unanimously recommends shareholders back the scheme, pending expert endorsement.

Entertainment Rewards Ltd has issued a Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept Suzerain Investment Holdings’ conditional off-market takeover offer at a significant premium. An independent expert concurs the offer is fair and reasonable, setting the stage for potential full ownership by Suzerain.

RPMGlobal shareholders are set to vote on Caterpillar’s $5.00 per share acquisition proposal following Federal Court approval to convene a Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, with the RPM Board unanimously backing the deal.

Infomedia Limited has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by TPG Capital-backed McQueen BidCo, marking a key regulatory milestone. The Infomedia Board continues to recommend shareholder support ahead of upcoming votes.

Suzerain Investment Holdings Ltd has initiated an off-market takeover offer for all remaining shares in Entertainment Rewards Ltd at a significant premium, aiming to consolidate full ownership and potentially delist the company from the ASX.