Latest Capital Deployment News

Krakatoa Resources has restructured its acquisition of the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, adopting a staged earn-in model that reduces upfront payments and prioritises capital deployment into exploration and development activities for 2026.

Naos Small Cap Opportunities Company has kicked off an on-market buy-back program set to repurchase up to 10% of its issued shares over the next year, signalling a notable capital management move.

K2 Asset Management has decided to wind down its K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund Complex ETF after a strategic review found it unlikely to meet profitability targets. The closure paves the way for reallocating capital to higher-growth areas and streamlining product offerings.

Oneview Healthcare has secured A$12.3 million from its placement and security purchase plan, though the SPP fell well short of its A$2 million target. The company will now seek shareholder approval for the final tranche of its A$19 million raise at the September AGM.

Scott Technology delivered a solid HY26 with 7% EBITDA growth to $13 million, driven by strong performances in Materials Handling and Mining, offsetting softness in Protein and Appliances. Forward work rose to $177 million, underpinning expectations for a stronger second half despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Cuscal Limited has successfully raised A$30 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Paymark. The company also launched a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional A$3 million from eligible shareholders.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a systematic soil sampling program at its Beasley Creek Project in WA, targeting expansion of a copper-gold volcanic-hydrothermal system at the Flamingo target. The move positions the project closer to drill-ready status amid ongoing heritage and funding progress.

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has raised its March 2026 distribution yield to 7.25% annualised, reflecting a completed investment loan on assets needing repositioning amid ongoing high interest rates.

Horizon Oil’s Letter of Intent with Power and Water Corporation for a new Mereenie gas sales deal has expired without replacement, prompting a suspension of planned infill drilling and a notable cut to capital expenditure forecasts.

EV Resources (ASX: EVR) pushes forward its Mexico Antimony Hub with 11 diamond drill holes completed at Los Lirios, a new near-surface vein discovered, and Tecomatlán plant refurbishment progressing toward a 2H 2026 start.

Kairos Minerals has boosted its Mt York Gold Project resource estimate to 2.08 million ounces, marking a 50% increase in contained gold and setting the stage for an aggressive 2026 drilling and feasibility campaign.

Orezone Gold reports solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, completes a key hard rock plant expansion, and acquires the Casa Berardi mine, setting the stage for a significant production increase in 2026.