Latest Funding And Capital News

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) has kicked off a $3.17 million capital raise combining a $2 million placement and a $1.17 million entitlement offer, aiming to advance exploration at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada. The offer includes attaching options and management incentives, with participation restricted to shareholders in select jurisdictions.

HMC Capital has secured A$1.35 billion in private credit mandates from global investors, boosting its Australian commercial real estate lending platform and setting the stage for larger loan originations.

Constellation Resources is raising $3.22 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.12 per share, aiming to bolster exploration in Western Australia and support general working capital.

NobleOak Life Limited boosted its Embedded Value by 9% to $2.34 per share as of December 2025, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. The insurer exceeded its FY26 in-force premium guidance with a 16% increase to $538 million.

Regis Resources has reinstated the McPhillamys Gold Project Ore Reserve at 56Mt grading 1.1g/t Au for 1.89Moz, supported by a new Pre-Feasibility Study demonstrating strong economics and an alternative tailings strategy. The company targets a Final Investment Decision in H1 2028, pending permitting and judicial review outcomes.

Spenda Limited has launched the retail component of its $8.545 million accelerated entitlement offer, aiming to recapitalise, reduce debt, and support product development. Eligible shareholders can subscribe for 7 new shares per existing share, with free attaching options exercisable until 2031.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has secured $150 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement priced at $4.00 per share, aiming to support new contracts and potential acquisitions. A $15 million share purchase plan will follow, offering existing shareholders a chance to participate.

Hydrix Limited has closed the retail component of its $8.18 million entitlement offer, raising $1.34 million through a 31% participation rate. The company aims to use the proceeds to reduce debt, support operations, and invest in defence technology, with a significant convertible note debt conversion pending shareholder approval.

Booster Innovation Fund has trimmed its net asset value per unit to $1.47 following a $723,000 valuation adjustment driven by slower growth and capital raising dynamics in its portfolio.

Delorean Corporation has closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $750,000 through the issue of over 8.3 million shares at $0.09 each, supplementing earlier strategic funding from LMS Energy.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has issued 7.39 million units at A$1.38 each, raising A$10.2 million from wholesale investors without a product disclosure statement. The capital raise aligns with AIQ’s adjusted net tangible asset value and complies with Corporations Act requirements.

Helios Energy Ltd has secured $1.51 million through a share placement priced at $0.003 each, while extinguishing $100,000 of convertible note debt by issuing shares to noteholders. The capital boost aims to support working capital as the company advances its Texas oil projects.