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Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) has moved closer to fully acquiring Barrenjoey Capital Partners, proposing to increase its ownership to 100% through a share issuance. The transaction, valued at approximately A$1.6 billion, has received positive market response and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Jindalee Lithium Limited's US subsidiary, HiTech Minerals, has signed a binding agreement with Constellation Acquisition Corp I to form US Elemental Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company holding the McDermitt Lithium Project. The transaction values the new entity at approximately US$571 million enterprise value, with Jindalee retaining majority ownership.

Patriot Resources Limited has secured a $500,000 share placement at a 28% premium and entered a 24-month marketing agreement with Next Investors to boost investor engagement for its Tassa Silver Project in Peru.

Scout Security Limited posted a $10.5 million net loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a $9.1 million goodwill impairment linked to its acquisition of Roo Inc. The company raised capital and secured new partnerships while facing ongoing going concern uncertainties.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has secured up to US$198 million through a combination of public and entitlement offers to fund expanded drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by Q3 2026.

Viking Mines Limited has reported successful results from an expanded ground gravity survey at its Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, identifying numerous new high gravity anomalies that correlate with known mineralisation and concealed targets beneath volcanic cover. These findings support the company’s plan to commence drilling in the June quarter.

Sultan Resources Ltd (ASX: SLZ) has successfully listed on the US OTCID Market under the code SLZRF, aiming to increase liquidity and attract North American investors. The move supports the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the precious and critical metals sectors.

Alicanto Minerals has obtained an A$18.1 million non-dilutive funding package from Stria Lithium, including cash and equity, to support resource expansion at the Mt Henry Gold Project, where diamond drilling is currently underway.

Santana Minerals has finalised the second tranche of its A$130 million capital raising, issuing nearly 19 million shares and securing A$17.04 million before costs. The company confirms ongoing progress towards project construction scheduled for late 2026, supported by strong margins and green hydro power.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has initiated a significant equity raise totaling approximately US$198 million to fund expanded drilling and development activities in the Beetaloo Basin. The capital raise includes a registered underwritten public offering and a pro rata entitlement offer, representing a 25% increase in shares on issue.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has initiated an underwritten public offering of nearly 3 million shares to support expanded drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, alongside a concurrent institutional entitlement offer.