♟️ Monday 8 December 2025 Mon, 8 Dec 2025

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has launched an offer for up to $300 million in unsecured, deferrable, floating rate notes, targeting infrastructure debt investments. The notes, to be listed on the ASX as SPPHA, aim to deliver monthly income linked to BBSW plus a margin, with a seven-year maturity.

Whitebark Energy has appointed Nik Sykiotis as CEO, positioning the company to advance its strategic focus on natural hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons. Sykiotis’s operational expertise is expected to steer Whitebark through its next growth phase.

Benz Mining reports significant high-grade gold extensions at Zone 126 and a new Lens 5 discovery at its Glenburgh Gold Project, highlighting strong potential for resource growth and new district-scale targets.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Locksley Resources has raised A$17 million in an oversubscribed placement led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its strategy to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony and rare earths in California.

Great Divide Mining has settled its dispute with Adelong Gold Limited, paving the way for full ownership of Challenger Mines and marking a key milestone in its transition to producer status.

Antares Metals (ASX – AM5) announces the acquisition of full interests in two promising Western Australian gold and copper-zinc projects, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling in early 2026.

Miramar Resources has secured A$1 million through a share placement to fund a targeted RC drilling campaign at its high-potential Gidji JV gold project, while appointing a new director to strengthen its board.

St George Mining reports a record 115.65m intercept of high-grade rare earths and niobium from surface at its Araxá Project, underpinning a major resource upgrade and expansion potential.

American Rare Earths has appointed mining veteran Mark Wall as CEO to lead its transition from exploration to production, focusing on advancing its flagship Halleck Creek project and expanding its U.S. market presence.

Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a firm recommendation to reject QGold Pty Ltd’s unsolicited $0.17 per share takeover offer, arguing it undervalues key assets and offers no premium. The board highlights significant upside potential in its portfolio and warns shareholders against accepting an opportunistic bid.

Sparc Hydrogen has appointed Alana Barlow as its inaugural CEO, marking a strategic move to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative photocatalytic water splitting technology for green hydrogen.

Cluey Ltd has formalised its acquisition of Education Futures Group, the parent of Art of Smart, in a deal valued up to $6.5 million combining cash and shares. Completion is expected by January 2026, contingent on conditions and an ongoing entitlement offer.

Imugene has secured FDA backing to advance its allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, into a pivotal Phase 3 trial targeting difficult-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including patients relapsed after prior CAR-T treatment.

Talius Group appoints seasoned executive Pat Howard as CEO, with founder Graham Russell shifting to a strategic growth role, signalling a new phase of expansion and innovation.

National Storage REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by a Brookfield and GIC-led consortium for $2.86 per security, valuing the company at $4 billion. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a globally significant palladium-nickel-copper mine in Western Australia, boasting robust returns and a rapid payback period.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.

RLF AgTech's second-year durian trial in Vietnam confirms a 38% yield increase and significant plant growth improvements, suggesting a potential 10-fold return on investment with minimal cost rise.

Antipa Minerals reports strong CY2025 drilling results confirming new gold-copper discoveries and resource growth at its 100%-owned Minyari Gold-Copper Project in Western Australia’s Paterson Province.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints Michael Juniper as CEO, signaling a strategic push into advanced data centre development amid rising cloud and AI demand. Chris Maher shifts focus to government relations, underscoring regulatory challenges ahead.