Latest Banking News

Critical Metals Corp has landed a conditional US$120 million funding letter from the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, a move that could reshape Western critical minerals supply chains.

NEXTDC has locked in a substantial A$2.2 billion senior debt facility, lifting its total borrowing capacity to A$5.1 billion to support expanding data centre operations and recent contract wins.

Horizon Oil has finalized amendments to its senior debt facility with Macquarie Bank, enabling the acquisition of significant gas assets in Thailand that will add approximately 2,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to its production.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2415 per Capital Note 3 security, reflecting a steady income stream tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

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.

Betr Entertainment has reaffirmed its superior $1.33 per share acquisition proposal for PointsBet, challenging the rival MIXI offer ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. With strong funding and synergy claims, Betr signals confidence that MIXI’s $1.20 bid will be rejected.

St Barbara Limited updates its FY25 gold production guidance amid temporary mining delays caused by heavy rainfall at Simberi, while maintaining steady cost expectations and financial resilience.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports encouraging copper grades from trench sampling at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, positioning the Ilkin prospect for imminent drilling. The company plans KGK drilling to test bedrock copper mineralisation, pending funding.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Lotus Resources has begun cold commissioning at its Kayelekera uranium project, targeting a Q3 2025 production restart while adopting an owner-operator mining model to reduce costs and enhance control.

AMP Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.9069 per AMP Capital Notes 2 security, payable in September 2025, reflecting a total annualised yield of 7.57%.

Kip McGrath Education Centres has appointed Melinda Smith as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a new leadership era ahead of its 50th anniversary. Smith’s extensive experience in education and government sectors positions her to lead the company’s growth ambitions from the second half of 2025.