Latest Due Diligence News

Tungsten Mining says non-binding debt proposals could fund up to 70% of its Watershed project, equivalent to about A$200 million against estimated pre-production capital of A$274 million. The financing remains uncommitted, with strategic investment, offtake and government-backed options still in play.

Auravelle Metals has reported encouraging gold results at Sheoak and expanded its Crown project, but its FY2026 annual report flags a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company lost A$3.98 million, used A$4.07 million in operating cash and held A$632,721 at year end before completing a further A$1.5 million placement.

Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited (ASX:VMM) has used its FY2026 annual report to present Colossus as a rare earths project moving from study work into execution. The company has reported strong DFS economics and fresh equity funding, but still needs key permits, binding offtake and senior debt before construction can fully proceed.

Garda Property Group has conditionally agreed to sell its Pinkenba industrial property for $33.25 million, slightly below its independent valuation. The transaction would reduce drawn debt by about $32.9 million and lower gearing to 26.7%, provided the buyer completes due diligence.

Octava Minerals is pursuing a staged acquisition of a 400km2 fluorspar project in Argentina’s historic Sierra Grande district, backed by an approximately A$1.8 million placement. The opportunity comes with substantial verification risk: the reported grades are historical, non-JORC compliant and have not been independently validated.

Warburg Pincus has lifted its non-binding proposal for Ingenia Communities to $5.25 cash per stapled security, but the revised approach remains conditional on due diligence, board support and financing. Ingenia has not recommended the offer and says no transaction is certain.

Northern Star has unanimously rejected Gold Fields' unsolicited takeover proposal, saying its mixed cash-and-scrip offer undervalued the company and arrived ahead of important operational milestones. The implied value of the proposal has since fallen from A$27.00 to A$25.19 per Northern Star share.

Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

Power Minerals has repositioned around two Brazilian critical minerals projects, led by Morro do Ferro’s thick, high-grade rare earth intersections and a conceptual 10.7Mt Exploration Target. The shift comes with stronger funding and no borrowings, but the audited accounts warn that further financing remains essential.

Eastern Gas has signed a non-binding term sheet for up to A$10 million in R&D-backed debt, including an initial drawdown of up to A$1.5 million. The proposed funding comes with 9% interest, multiple fees, options and security over future R&D rebates.

Lindian Resources has crossed a significant operational threshold, moving Kangankunde in Malawi from construction into active mining while targeting first production in Q4 2026. The transition was funded by A$191.5 million in placements, but the company still faces the harder test of commissioning, downstream integration and cash discipline.

EcoGraf has strengthened the technical and commercial case for its Tanzanian graphite strategy, including a larger Epanko ore reserve and planned downstream processing. But cash fell to A$3.8 million, and auditors flagged a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.