All articles by Vijay Madhukar Singavarapu

Vijay Madhukar Singavarapu

Deals this week: OZ Minerals, Kodal Minerals, Aura Energy

OZ Minerals has entered an exploration agreement that provides a two-year option to fund various work programmes on six early-stage projects of Red Metals.

M&As this week: Supreme Metals, Jevrois Mining, Braveheart Resources

Supreme Metals has completed the acquisition of Iberian Lithium.

Deals this week: Desert Lion Energy, Rockcliff Metals, MOD Resources

Desert Lion Energy has completed the acquisition of Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) 5718, which covers a 200km² area.

Deals this week: Armadale, Valor Resources, Endeavour Mining

Armadale has signed a final formal sale agreement with Arrow Mining and African Royalty for the sale of its Mpokoto gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

M&As this week: Pan American, Newmont Mining, LSC Lithium

Pan American is set to acquire Tahoe Resources for $1.07bn, under a plan of arrangement, with the Supreme Court of British Columbia having passed the final order for the same.

M&As this week: Epiroc, Metso, Tahoe Resources

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of Fordia, a Canada-based manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the mining and geotechnical sectors.

Deals this week: Sofia Med, Mayur Resources, Black Rock Mining

Sofia Med has secured a €25m ($28.4m) loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Deals this week: Rio Tinto, Benton Resources, Highland Gold Mining

Rio Tinto has signed a power source framework agreement (PSFA) with the Mongolian Government for the supply of electricity to the Oyu Tolgoi project.

M&As this week: Cobalt 27 Capital, Nevsun Resources, Defiance Silver

Cobalt 27 Capital has entered a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Highlands Pacific to acquire all the issued ordinary shares of the latter to create a high-growth, diversified battery metals streaming and royalty company.

Deals this week: Mineral Resources, Polymetal International, Rustenburg Platinum Mines

Mineral Resources (MRL) has signed a binding agreement with Albemarle to divest 50% of its stake in the Wodgina lithium project for $1.15bn.