Latest Equity Funding News

Black Rock Mining has secured an extension of its US$204 million debt facility to November 2026, providing more time to finalise equity funding for the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Theta Gold Mines has secured US$18.6 million via placement and options exercise, completing equity funding for its US$90 million bond and advancing the TGME Gold Mine towards first production in early 2027.

CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX:CD1) posted a net loss of $6.96 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by a $5.14 million fair value decline in its US private equity holdings and significant foreign exchange pressures. Despite near-term setbacks, the Fund has delivered an 8.3% post-tax annual return since inception.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX:CD3) posted a net loss of $9.01 million for FY26, weighed down by foreign exchange losses and fair value declines. Despite near-term challenges, the Fund sustains strong long-term performance and liquidity.

West Wits Mining has locked in a comprehensive ZAR 1.115 billion project finance package with Absa Bank and Nedbank CIB, clearing a critical hurdle toward steady-state gold production at Qala Shallows by late 2028.

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) has raised $4 million to fast-track its graphite processing ventures in Europe and Western Australia, supported by a UK critical minerals fund and existing shareholders.

Magellan Financial Group has won unconditional ACCC approval to merge with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, aiming to complete the deal by early July and rebrand as Barrenjoey Group pending shareholder approval.

Microba Life Sciences secures $5 million in a placement led by Sonic Healthcare to fund its push towards cashflow break-even by 2027, backed by strong diagnostic sales and AI-driven efficiencies.

Xingye Gold (Hong Kong) Mining Company Limited has opened an off-market takeover bid for Far East Gold Limited at $0.13 per share, offering a significant premium amid stalled projects and funding concerns.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully completed the first tranche of its A$350 million placement, issuing 675.1 million shares and raising approximately A$175.5 million before costs. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval.

Thrive Tribe Technologies’ 1TTO securities face immediate suspension from ASX pending regulatory compliance, isolating the impact to this class alone amid ongoing capital raises.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured A$350 million through a two-tranche placement, backed by major shareholder Hancock Prospecting, to fund the construction of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.