Latest Banking Finance News

Locksley Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank indicating potential financing support of up to US$191 million for its Mojave Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic critical minerals supply chains.

360 Capital Group has launched its new private equity fund, marking its debut acquisition with a $49.9 million Sydney apartment complex purchase. The fund combines equity from wholesale investors, bank debt, and structured equity to finance the deal.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled its scandium resource at the Syerston Project and attracted significant US government financing interest, underscoring the strategic value of its critical minerals assets amid tightening global supply.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.

Euro Manganese Inc. reports significant progress on its Chvaletice Project and Bécancour Plant, positioning itself as a key Western supplier of high-purity manganese critical for EV batteries. The company highlights strong feasibility results, strategic financing partnerships, and multiple offtake agreements amid an expected global supply deficit.

Cann Group Limited has disclosed a late payment of over $1.37 million in interest and facility fees to National Australia Bank, which has issued a non-waiver letter but is holding off on immediate action. The company is actively negotiating financing arrangements and plans to update the market by the end of September 2025.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) has announced a non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan aiming to raise approximately A$120 million by offering new units to eligible unitholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Aguia Resources reports a significant uplift in the economics of its Tres Estrades Phosphate Project in Brazil, driven by soaring phosphate prices and a streamlined production strategy targeting early 2026 start-up.

Amaero Ltd reports solid June quarter revenue and signs a pivotal five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, underpinning its growth outlook and updated EBITDA guidance for FY2027.

Aguia Resources Limited has reduced its Share Purchase Plan price to 3.6 cents and extended the closing date, while reporting promising initial drill results at its Santa Barbara gold project and securing a $4 million loan to kickstart phosphate production in Brazil.

Aguia Resources has landed a A$4 million loan offer from Brazil’s Southern Development Bank to fund the initial phase of its Tres Estradas phosphate project, enabling production to commence by early 2026 with plans for rapid expansion.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) has successfully completed a $315 million wholesale placement, boosting its portfolio diversification and increasing its net asset value to approximately $2.44 billion.