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Antilles Gold has taken a major step forward in developing its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Chinese firm Xinhai for a $26 million EPC contract and $16 million in project financing. The agreement also includes a strategic $4.1 million share placement, signaling deeper collaboration and governance involvement.

Cromwell Property Group has launched a major office development in Canberra’s Barton precinct with a long-term lease to a key Commonwealth Government department, alongside a strategic debt refinancing.

IGO Limited has announced its withdrawal from the Fraser Range Joint Venture, leaving Carawine Resources with a critical decision on the remaining tenement. Meanwhile, Carawine updates on a key legal battle over a compulsory acquisition by major shareholder QGold.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has been served a statutory demand for over A$1 million by M Resources Trading Pty Ltd, linked to a previously announced management fee. The company is reviewing the claim while continuing operations at its Dartbrook mine.

Johns Lyng Group has entered a binding scheme implementation deed with Pacific Equity Partners for a $1.1 billion acquisition at $4.00 per share, representing a significant premium and a 10.3x EV/EBITDA multiple. The transaction awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals, with major shareholder backing and a clear timetable set for late 2025.

Aerometrex has landed a significant $1.08 million contract to provide LiDAR and aerial imagery services for Shell’s QGC assets in Queensland, marking a key milestone in its multinational client engagements.

Buru Energy has agreed to sell its hydrogen-focused subsidiary 2H Resources and non-core Canning Basin assets to Koloma Australia for up to AUD 2 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Rafael Gas Project.

Lowell Resources Fund updates its estimated FY25 dividend to AUD 0.0274 per unit with a partly franked component, alongside a revised distribution reinvestment plan price at a 10% discount.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Ausgold Limited has raised A$35 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate its Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia towards a final investment decision.

Chariot Corporation Ltd is set to acquire a 66.7% interest in a substantial Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s burgeoning lithium sector with a US$10 million funding commitment.

Aguia Resources has scrapped its planned convertible note issue, converting $750,000 in subscriptions into a secured loan with a potential share conversion feature, pending shareholder approval.