Latest Australian Securities And Investments Commission News

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

Santos Limited has received a compelling non-binding proposal from the XRG Consortium to acquire the company at a significant premium, prompting the board to engage in due diligence and negotiations. This move could reshape the Australian energy landscape if finalized.

The Reject Shop Limited has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.77 per share, contingent on the approval of its acquisition by Dollarama Inc. Key dates for the dividend include an ex-dividend date of 4 July and payment on 14 July 2025.

Agrimin Limited has locked in a significant 27% shareholding in the upcoming Tali Resources IPO, offering its shareholders a priority allocation worth up to $2 million. The IPO is set to list on the ASX on 21 July 2025, marking a strategic expansion for Agrimin in the lithium and mineral resources sector.

Platinum Capital Limited has taken a significant step towards restructuring by lodging a draft scheme booklet to convert shareholder investments into an active ETF, aiming to resolve its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has taken a significant step forward in its proposed restructure, lodging a draft scheme booklet to facilitate shareholder exchange of shares for ETF units. The move aims to resolve the persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Macarthur Minerals has canceled its non-renounceable entitlement offer and will instead launch a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer, adjusting its capital raising approach while maintaining project fundamentals.

Donaco International has updated the timeline for its acquisition by On Nut Road Limited, pushing key dates into August due to valuation and legal review delays. Shareholders await the next steps in this protracted takeover process.

Elph Investments has raised and finalised its off-market takeover bid for Engenco Limited shares at $0.31 per share, applying to all shareholders including those who already accepted. This move signals a decisive step in the ongoing acquisition process.

Aston Minerals Limited shares will be suspended from trading following court approval of its acquisition by Torque Metals Limited. This marks a significant step in the consolidation of mining assets in Western Australia.