Latest Funding Agreements News

Opthea has successfully settled its Development Funding Agreement, avoiding a potential $680 million liability and securing $20 million in cash. Leadership changes include the CEO and CFO stepping down, with the Chairman assuming CEO duties.

Great Divide Mining disputes the validity of a Deadlock Notice issued by Adelong Gold over their Challenger Gold Mine joint venture, asserting the annual plan was properly approved and no deadlock exists.

EQ Resources has finalized a US$7.5 million royalty funding agreement with Oaktree Capital Management to support its Barruecopardo tungsten project, while major shareholder Cronimet Asia converts a US$3 million offtake prepayment into equity, strengthening the company’s capital position.

AnteoTech has mutually terminated its A$1.4 million Queensland government grant to avoid costly co-investment, opting instead for cheaper third-party testing to advance its Ultranode™ battery technology.

Brisbane Broncos Limited projects a net profit before tax of $8.69 million for H1 2025, up from $6.30 million a year earlier, driven by an additional NRL home game and stronger revenues across ticketing, sponsorship, and merchandise.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.65 million, aiming to fund critical development milestones for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and secure strategic partnerships for DFS funding.

Sarama Resources has taken a significant step in its international arbitration against Burkina Faso following the expropriation of its key gold exploration permit. The company seeks at least US$120 million in damages as proceedings move forward.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Resource Mining Corporation has locked in a $5 million convertible securities facility to fund its expanding exploration programs across Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, and Finland. The initial $1.3 million drawdown supports ongoing copper-gold drilling and new gold ventures.

Omni Bridgeway Limited has reported record investment proceeds of A$555.5 million for FY25, underpinned by robust completions and a growing pipeline. Positive regulatory shifts in key markets further bolster the company’s outlook.

Volt Resources reports robust progress on its Alabama Graphite Refinery scoping study, strategic partnerships in Tanzania, and resilient production in Ukraine, positioning itself strongly amid evolving graphite market dynamics.

Opthea has discontinued its sozinibercept program after Phase 3 trial failures, leading to drastic staff cuts and a sharp decline in cash reserves amid ongoing funding negotiations.