Latest Capital Allocation News

Next Science has finalised the sale of nearly all its assets to OSARTIS GmbH for US$50 million, with plans to return approximately US$30 million net proceeds to shareholders following legal and tax review.

Elevra Lithium finalizes merger of Piedmont and Sayona, creating North America’s largest hard-rock lithium producer with a combined resource base of 229Mt. The company outlines ambitious growth plans, operational efficiencies, and a strengthened financial position to capitalize on rising lithium demand.

Northern Star Resources reaffirms its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources as of March 2025, maintaining steady production targets and a robust balance sheet while advancing key growth projects including the KCGM Mill Expansion and the Hemi Development Project.

St Barbara Limited reveals strategic progress on its Simberi Sulphide Expansion and Atlantic Projects, underpinning a robust production outlook and advancing key regulatory approvals.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the merger of Brickworks Limited and Washington H. Soul Pattinson, paving the way for a new ASX-listed entity, First Services Company Ltd. Shareholders will soon exchange their Brickworks shares for Topco shares as trading transitions next week.

Locate Technologies plans to transfer its listing from the ASX to the New Zealand Exchange, aiming to unlock greater flexibility for its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy. Shareholders will exchange their shares for NZX-listed equivalents, with the transition expected by late November 2025.

Light & Wonder has priced $1 billion in senior unsecured notes due 2033, aiming to refinance existing debt and potentially repurchase equity. This move signals a strategic shift in the company’s capital structure.

Light & Wonder, Inc. has announced a proposed $1 billion private offering of senior unsecured notes due 2033, aiming to refinance existing debt and support corporate initiatives.

Spark New Zealand has launched its ambitious SPK-30 strategy, refocusing on core connectivity services with heavy investment in 5G and AI-driven customer experiences. The plan aims to deliver stable returns and sustainable growth amid evolving market dynamics.

Hastings Technology Metals has agreed to sell its Western Australian gold assets to Metal Bank Limited for A$2.3 million in shares, enabling a sharper focus on its flagship rare earths project. The deal includes key management moves and an in-specie share distribution to Hastings shareholders.

Mount Gibson Iron has extended its on-market share buy-back program for another year, allowing up to 10% of issued shares to be repurchased. Since inception, the company has bought back 3.2% of its shares, signaling ongoing capital management efforts.

Genesis Minerals has secured regulatory approval for Stage One mining at Tower Hill, aligning the project with its mill expansion plans and setting the stage for production in FY28.