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HopgoodGanim is pleased to have advised AIC Mines Limited (ASX:A1M) (AIC Mines) on their successful $57.2M placement.

We have previously discussed the Federal Government of Australia’s critical minerals strategy. The government has commented that well-designed support can de-risk investment, crowd in private sector funding, attract foreign investment and mature th

The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has implemented a new register of foreign ownership of a myriad of Australian assets. This register coincides with the introduction of obligations on foreign persons to report to FIRB their ownership of thes

Congratulations to our client Great Divide Mining Limited (ASX:GDM) on its successful IPO and listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The IPO raised $5 million for the Queensland-based and focused explorer.  GDM was incorporated to target go

On 1 July 2023, the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) will implement a new register of foreign ownership of a myriad of Australian assets. This register coincides with the introduction of obligations on foreign persons to report to FIRB their ow

From 1 January 2023,  the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) have advised that harsher penalties will apply to foreign investors who fail to comply with the residential land provisions in the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (FA

HopgoodGanim Lawyers was proud to act for AIC Mines Limited (ASX: A1M) on its recent off-market takeover of all of the shares in Demetallica Limited (ASX: DRM).  The takeover offer was initially an unsolicited bid from AIC Mines Limited; however, fo

In this article, we comment on the proceedings recently instigated in the Victorian Supreme Court in relation to the acquisition by Far East Consortium (Far East) of Black Capital Finance (non-bank lender) in breach of the Foreign Acquisitions and T

A company seeking to list and trade its securities on ASX must meet the ASX admission criteria on structure, size, financial performance or position and shareholder numbers. As part of the IPO process, the legal advisor to the issue will assist the

Undertaking an IPO is a transformative step, requiring a critical analysis and appreciation of both the advantages and disadvantages of the IPO process and life as a publicly listed company. A successful IPO will allow a company to be listed on the A

An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process of offering shares of a private corporation to the public in a new stock, for the first time. With this process comes many questions, including cost, length of time, company eligibility criteria

HopgoodGanim Lawyers congratulates our long term client, City Fertility, on its acquisition of Perth-based Fertility Specialists of WA.