Latest Foreign Investment Review Board News

Zeta Resources has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval to increase its stake in Future Metals and has fully underwritten the company’s A$2.64 million entitlement offer, ensuring the capital raise is secured.

PointsBet has secured a significantly improved acquisition proposal from MIXI, lifting the cash offer by 13.2% to $1.20 per share and postponing the shareholder vote to June 25. The move intensifies the takeover battle amid ongoing regulatory approvals and a rival bid from Betr Entertainment.

CZR Resources has won overwhelming shareholder approval to sell its Robe Mesa Iron Ore Project to a Rio Tinto-Mitsui joint venture for approximately A$75 million, setting the stage for a significant portfolio reshuffle.

MAC Copper Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Harmony Gold, offering shareholders a compelling 32% premium and signalling a major consolidation in the copper mining sector.

EQ Resources Limited has successfully raised $18.8 million through a share placement, complemented by a $3 million Share Purchase Plan, to fund its tungsten mining projects and reduce debt.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V., a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, has made a takeover offer for all shares in Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited at A$0.032 per share, representing a significant premium to recent trading prices. The offer requires at least 97% acceptance to proceed and aims to delist HTAL from the ASX.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V. has announced an off-market takeover bid for the 12.13% of Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited shares it does not already own, offering a 52.4% premium. The move aims to consolidate full ownership of the Australian telecom operator.

Gold Road Resources has secured a crucial regulatory green light as the Foreign Investment Review Board approves Gold Fields’ acquisition scheme. The deal now moves closer to shareholder and court approvals.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

GPT Group and QuadReal Property Group have partnered to create a $1 billion logistics joint venture focused on Australia's east coast, aiming to expand their footprint in stabilised and core plus logistics assets.

Mayne Pharma Group has proposed a $7.40 per share acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, with unanimous board support and a fair and reasonable opinion from an independent expert. Shareholders will vote on the scheme on June 18, 2025.

Envirosuite Limited has entered a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with UK-based Ideagen Limited, agreeing to a full acquisition at a significant premium. The transaction values Envirosuite at approximately A$132.2 million and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.