Latest Due Diligence News

Red Hill Minerals has agreed to acquire a 1.5% net smelter royalty on the Thomson gold-copper project in New South Wales, expanding its royalty portfolio with a project showing significant exploration potential.

Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.

Smartpay Holdings has entered an exclusivity agreement with an international strategic bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share in cash, advancing a potential full acquisition amid competing proposals.

Platinum Asset Management has entered preliminary talks with L1 Capital about a potential merger that would combine their funds under management to approximately A$18 billion. L1 Capital has also acquired a significant stake in Platinum, signaling serious intent in this strategic consolidation.

AdAlta Limited has made significant progress in its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy by executing three CAR-T term sheets and completing technical due diligence, while implementing cost-cutting measures and seeking new capital amid a tough financing environment.

Alvo Minerals has signed a non-binding LOI to acquire the Lavra Velha Gold-Copper Project with a 520koz gold resource, while progressing exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project and launching a $4.4 million capital raise.

Macro Metals Limited has secured $2 million from a strategic placement to Paramount Earthmoving, advanced exploration across multiple Pilbara projects, and entered a second majority Indigenous-owned joint venture, positioning itself for growth in mining services.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed a key pipeline acquisition in California’s Sacramento Basin, significantly boosting gas production from its Rio Vista wells and setting ambitious quarterly flow targets.

Challenger Gold Limited reported a net cash outflow in operating and investing activities for Q1 2025 but bolstered liquidity through a significant financing drawdown tied to its milling project.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has commissioned batch-scale granulation equipment and produced its first 12 tonnes of COLDry Fertiliser, while securing $1.75 million in capital through placements and convertible notes to support ongoing project financing.

Dart Mining has reported a significant 27% increase in inferred gold ounces at its Triumph Gold Project, alongside operational gains and a $3 million capital raise to fuel further exploration in Central Queensland.

Eastern Metals reports a quiet March quarter with no exploration activity, a CEO resignation, and plans for significant capital raises alongside a proposed acquisition of Raptor Resources.