Latest Investment Banking News

Findi Limited has appointed DAM Capital and Ambit as lead managers for the IPO of its Indian subsidiary, Transaction Solutions International, targeting a valuation near A$900 million and a 2026 listing.

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Premier1 Lithium has reported promising high-grade gold mineralisation from maiden drilling at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects in Western Australia, highlighting significant exploration upside across extensive greenstone belts.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Anax Metals reports strong progress at its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project, confirming high copper and zinc recoveries via scaled-up bioleaching tests and advancing negotiations with multiple strategic partners. A new tenement application near a major gold deposit further expands its Pilbara footprint.

Energy World Corporation has appointed a global investment bank to spearhead funding efforts for its LNG and power projects in the Philippines, while reporting a $3.62 million operating cash outflow and the resignation of a senior executive.

Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Brookside Energy reported a 50% increase in Proved Developed Producing reserves and steady production in Q1 2025, while progressing preparations for a US listing on the NYSE.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.30 for its BEN CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for late February 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 0.30 dividend for its BSL CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, aligning with the BSL Ordinary Security dividend schedule.