Group 1 - Midas Minerals has secured commitments to raise A$11.5 million through a share placement, primarily for the acquisition of the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia [1][4] - The placement will issue up to 31.08 million shares at A$0.37 each, representing an 8.6% discount to the last traded share price [2] - The first tranche of the placement, comprising 31.02 million shares, is expected to settle by 24 September 2025 and does not require shareholder approval [2][3] Group 2 - A second tranche involving 55,000 shares will be offered to non-executive director Michael Bohm, requiring shareholder approval at a general meeting in early December 2025 [3] - Canaccord Genuity (Australia) and Euroz Hartleys have been appointed as lead and co-lead managers for the placement [3] - The funds raised will also support exploration activities at the Otavi and South Otavi Projects and meet working capital needs [1][4] Group 3 - Midas Minerals also holds projects in Western Australia and Canada, including the Newington and Challa projects and two lithium projects [5] - The company previously raised A$6.5 million in May for acquisition costs and ongoing exploration activities [4] - The first-pass drilling at South Otavi is already underway, with a planned 3,000 meters of drilling [4]

Investment Activity - A Hong Kong-based investment firm is rapidly profiting from acquiring Chinese equities via high-profile share placements [1]

Summary of Alligator Energy Limited Extraordinary General Meeting Company Overview - **Company**: Alligator Energy Limited - **Industry**: Uranium exploration and development Key Points from the Meeting Capital Raise and Project Development - The company successfully raised capital in June 2025, providing funds to progress the Sandfire project from exploration to early development, and to cover future working capital and business development initiatives [3][5][31] - The meeting was held to consider two resolutions related to the capital raise: refreshing the company's 15% placement capacity and issuing options for shares [3][20] Resolutions and Voting Results - **Resolution 1**: Ratification of the prior share placement of 556,451,620 shares at an issue price of $0.031 per share. The resolution received 95.72% votes in favor [9][29] - **Resolution 2**: Approval to issue up to 278,225,810 options with an exercise price of $0.047, expiring two years from issuance. This resolution received 95.54% votes in favor [20][30] Shareholder Concerns - A shareholder raised concerns about the lack of a retail shareholder offer and questioned the 6% fees paid to joint lead managers for the capital raise. The company explained that institutional interest required a quick placement and that the fee is standard for companies of its size and risk profile [10][12][14][16] Project Updates - The environmental protection and rehabilitation program for the field recovery trial was approved, allowing the company to mobilize construction teams to the site [38] - Mobilization is expected to take up to six weeks, with drilling and logging crews set to begin work shortly [39] - The field recovery trial aims to confirm economic parameters and uranium recovery rates, which are critical for the project's feasibility study [40][41] - The company plans to apply for a mining lease and commence federal government approval processes in the coming months [42] Future Plans - The company intends to conduct a reconnaissance trip to the Big Lake project to assess flood impacts and plans for a drilling program around October-November [44][45] - The management is optimistic about upcoming news flow and results from ongoing projects [45] Additional Important Information - The company emphasized the importance of the field recovery trial as a major milestone in derisking future activities [41] - The company will keep the market updated on the progress of the trial and other developments [43][45]

Core Viewpoint - Cygnus Metals Limited has successfully completed Tranche 1 of its Placement, raising A$18.2 million through the issuance of 211,627,907 fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.086 each, while also planning further share issuance under Tranche 2, subject to shareholder approval [1][2]. Group 1: Placement Details - The total amount raised in Tranche 1 is A$18,200,000 before costs, with shares issued under ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A [1]. - A further 1,162,790 shares are intended to be issued under Tranche 2 to Non-Executive Director Raymond Shorrocks, pending shareholder approval at a general meeting in August 2025 [2]. Group 2: Company Operations - Cygnus Metals is engaged in ongoing exploration and drilling programs at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec, with assay results pending from the current drill program [3]. - The company has a diversified portfolio, including lithium assets in the James Bay district and REE and base metal projects in Western Australia, aiming to drive resource growth and develop a hub-and-spoke operation model [6]. Group 3: Compliance and Disclosure - The shares were issued without disclosure under section 708A(5) of the Corporations Act 2001, and the company has complied with relevant provisions of the Act [3][7]. - The company confirms that there is no excluded information that needs to be disclosed under section 708A(6)(e) of the Act [7].