Latest Foreign Investment News

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount payable per share. The dividend remains unfranked and subject to US withholding tax, with a reduced rate available under the US-Australia tax treaty.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.

Berkeley Energia’s subsidiary has lodged a $1.25 billion arbitration claim against Spain, alleging treaty violations that have stalled its Salamanca uranium project. Despite the dispute, the company remains committed to dialogue and project development.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.

Pursuit Minerals has made significant strides in its Argentine lithium and gold ventures, progressing its Rio Grande Sur feasibility study and completing the Sascha Marcelina gold project acquisition. The company is poised to begin drilling and further technical work in early 2026.

Global Uranium and Snow Lake Resources have agreed to a binding merger scheme, with Snow Lake acquiring all remaining shares of Global Uranium. This follows a major drilling success at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project and regulatory approvals that pave the way for a combined uranium-focused entity.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Tanami Gold NL reports significant drilling progress and an 18% increase in resource tonnes at its Central Tanami Project, reinforcing its growth potential ahead of a key joint venture acquisition.

MGX Resources Limited reported resilient December quarter results despite a major rockfall at Koolan Island, generating $15 million in free cashflow and advancing its acquisition of a 50% stake in the high-grade Central Tanami Gold Project.

RPMGlobal has secured a crucial Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Caterpillar, marking a significant step forward in the takeover process.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.