Latest Court Approvals News

Energy Fuels’ acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has officially closed following Federal Court approval, triggering suspension of ASM trading and setting the stage for shareholder payments and new listings.

European Lithium and Critical Metals Corp have amended their merger terms to replace a fixed share exchange ratio with a floating ratio tied to Critical Metals' NASDAQ share price, potentially increasing shareholder value amid ongoing merger progress.

The Federal Court has approved the schemes for Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, setting in motion a series of key dates including trading suspension and shareholder payments.

OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold and its Katanning Gold Project for A$776 million, adding a promising low-capital open-pit development in Western Australia with production expected in 2029.

Cygnus Metals has cleared a key legal hurdle with the WA Supreme Court approving a shareholder meeting to vote on Central Asia Metals' acquisition proposal. The Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert’s Report, will be dispatched next week ahead of the September meeting.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has completed a C$23 million bought deal public offering, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, to support care and maintenance costs for the Renard option period and bolster working capital.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Fiducian Group's subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has settled ASIC civil proceedings with a $7.3 million penalty plus $650,000 in costs, approved by the NSW Supreme Court.

Austral Resources has locked in a binding agreement to acquire Hammer Metals, offering a 70.6% premium and creating a stronger Queensland copper entity with significant resource and exploration potential.

BetMakers Technology Group has inked a binding deal for Tabcorp to acquire it at a 45.5% premium, valuing the wagering tech firm at about $283 million. Shareholders can opt for cash or a mix of cash and Tabcorp shares, with completion aimed for Q3 FY27.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

Li-FT Power Ltd. is raising $20 million through a common share offering priced at $2.90 each, primarily to cover care and maintenance costs for its Renard diamond mine option and support corporate activities. The deal includes a 15% over-allotment option and has conditional TSXV approval.