Zijin Mining(SH:601899) Globenewswireยท2025-07-30 02:53Core Viewpoint - Xanadu Mines Ltd is undergoing a significant corporate transaction with Bastion Mining Pty Ltd, which has made an off-market takeover bid for the company, acquiring over 90% of its shares and issuing a Notice of Compulsory Acquisition for the remaining shares [2][16]. Corporate Transaction - The Board of Xanadu recommended the takeover offer from Bastion, which was priced at A$0.08 per share, representing a 57% premium to Xanadu's closing price on 16 May 2025 [6][8]. - Bastion's takeover offer was declared unconditional after it acquired more than 50% of Xanadu shares, and the Board urged shareholders to accept the offer promptly [6][15]. - The exclusivity arrangement with Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd expired without finalizing a control transaction, leading to renewed discussions with other interested parties [5][6]. Financial Highlights - As of 30 June 2025, Xanadu held A$18.532 million in cash and had 2,291,211,189 fully paid ordinary shares issued [20][18]. - During the quarter, Xanadu raised A$17.2 million through a share subscription agreement with Bastion, which involved the subscription of 286,829,633 shares at A$0.06 each [21][22]. - The company reported net cash used in operating activities of A$2.321 million for the quarter [45]. Project Development - Xanadu's Kharmagtai Copper and Gold Project is expected to be a major mine in Mongolia, with Bastion and Zijin Mining Group set to advance the project towards production [4][5]. - Technical discussions for the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) at Kharmagtai continued during the quarter, alongside community and regulatory engagement programs [17]. Shareholder Engagement - The Takeover Board Committee of Xanadu unanimously recommended that shareholders accept Bastion's offer, contingent on the absence of a superior proposal and the Independent Expert's assessment of the offer's fairness [11][15]. - Following the acquisition of over 90% of shares, Bastion issued a Notice of Compulsory Acquisition for the remaining shares, indicating its intent to delist Xanadu from ASX and TSX exchanges [13][16].