Latest Market Transactions News

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its 2025 final dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 2.54 per share payable on April 16, 2026, with detailed currency exchange rates and payment arrangements.

Echelon Resources has agreed to sell its 19.99% stake in Cue Energy to Horizon Oil and plans to accept Horizon’s takeover offer for the remaining shares, pending regulatory approvals.

Little Green Pharma has entered a $7.8 million sale and leaseback agreement for its Western Australia production site, aiming to fuel growth in Australia and Europe while maintaining operational control.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Banco Santander has launched a A$450 million tranche of floating rate senior notes due in 2031, targeting exclusively professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes offer a quarterly interest rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus a margin of 0.97%.

MetalsTech Limited is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Sturec Gold Mine in Slovakia, targeting completion in the first half of 2026, alongside key board appointments aimed at driving the project forward.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired European defence tech firm MARSS, integrating advanced AI-enabled command and control systems to create a comprehensive counter-drone solution. This strategic move positions EOS as a prime contractor for larger defence programs and expands its global footprint.

Venus Metals Corporation urges shareholders to reject QGold's takeover bid, highlighting an independent valuation of its Sandstone Gold Project at $4.39 million and underscoring significant exploration upside.

NT Minerals Limited faces suspension from ASX trading starting January 2026 due to insufficient operational activity, though it remains listed and committed to future exploration.

State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 petajoules at its Rolleston West Project, establishing a solid foundation for a pipeline-connected gas development aimed at the east coast market.

Reece Limited has completed a $365 million off-market share buy-back, repurchasing 4.3% of its shares at $13 each with no scale-back applied. This move returns excess capital to shareholders while preserving financial flexibility for future growth.

European Lithium has offloaded an additional US$50 million worth of Critical Metals Corp shares, coinciding with CRML’s own US$50 million capital raise to advance its Greenland rare earth project.