Anuncio • Apr 09
Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) completed the acquisition of remaining 80.01% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR). Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) submitted a non-binding indicative proposal to acquire remaining 80.01% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR) for AUD 24.4 million on December 30, 2024. As part of the acquisition, Astral Resources will pay AUD 0.073 per share by way of an all-scrip. The implied Offer Consideration of AUD 0.073 per Maximus Share is approximately 61% above the last closing price of Maximus Shares prior to the Initial Announcement Date. In addition, Astral entered into two separate share sale agreements to acquire approximately 85.5 million Maximus shares, representing an aggregate of 19.99% of Maximus shares on issue from Beacon Minerals Limited and Colin Petroulas. Upon completion, Astral Resources NL will own 100% stake in Maximus Resources Limited. As of March 31, 2025, Astral Resources NL has acquired approximately 90.5% of Maximus Resources Limited.
The transaction is subject to completion of confirmatory due diligence, execution of a binding transaction implementation deed, respective board approvals, number of customary conditions including no material adverse change, no regulatory action or interference, no material acquisitions or disposals, no “prescribed occurrences” and possibly a minimum acceptance condition. As of February 17, 2025, the Maximus Board unanimously recommends to accept the Offer by Astral in the absence of a Superior Proposal. The Offer is scheduled to close on March 7, 2025, unless extended or withdrawn. Astral announced that it had acquired a 19.99% stake in Maximus Shares from a combination of Beacon Minerals Limited and Colin Petroulas. Subsequently, and in relation to this Offer, Maximus Directors collectively representing approximately 1.2% of all Maximus Shares on issue confirmed that they intend to accept the Offer, in the absence of a Superior Proposal. The support of Maximus’ Directors in conjunction with Astral’s existing 19.95% ownership of Maximus, which it acquired from Maximus’ two major shareholders indicates strong support for the Offer. Astral has announced it has a Relevant Interest in 42.13% of Maximus Shares inclusive of its 19.95% shareholding and as a result of acceptances under the Offer. If, at the end of the Offer Period, Astral has an interest in less than 90% of Maximus Shares, it does not become entitled to compulsorily acquire the Maximus Shares that have not been accepted into the Offer. Should Astral not acquire 100% of Maximus and no Superior Proposal emerges, the Maximus Share price may decline back to and potentially below the values experienced prior to the Initial Announcement Date. As per the announcement dated February 24, 2025 the offer becomes unconditional. As of March 21, 2025, the deal is expected to close on April 4, 2025.
Taylor Collison Limited acted as financial advisor to Astral Resources NL. Thomson Geer acted as legal advisor to Astral Resources NL. EMK Lawyers acted as legal advisor to Maximus Resources Limited.
Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) completed the acquisition of remaining 80.01% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR) on April 7, 2025. Anuncio • Feb 27
Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) acquired 7.7% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR) from Beacon Minerals Limited (ASX:BCN) for AUD 2.2 million. Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) acquired 7.7% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR) from Beacon Minerals Limited (ASX:BCN) for AUD 2.2 million on February 27, 2025.
Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) completed the acquisition of 7.7% stake in Maximus Resources Limited (ASX:MXR) from Beacon Minerals Limited (ASX:BCN) on February 27, 2025. Anuncio • Feb 25
Maximus Resources Limited Announces Director Changes Maximus Resources Limited refered to the off market takeover bid by Astral Resources NL to acquire all of the Maximus Shares (Offer) Astral does not already own, on the basis of one (1) Astral Share for every two (2) Maximus Shares held pursuant to the Bidder's Statement dated 3 February 2025 (Bidder's Statement). Following the announcement by Astral dated on 24 February 2025, that it has acquired control (over 50% of Maximus Shares) and declared the Offer unconditional, Maximus advises the following changes to the board of directors (effective 25 February 2025): Maximus' Non-Executive Chair, Mr. Martin Janes and Non-Executive Director, Mr. Graham McGarry have resigned as directors; Astral's nominee, Mr. Mark Connelly, has been appointed Non-Executive Chair of Maximus; Astral's nominee, Mr. Marc Ducler, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of Maximus; and Mr. Tim Wither will remain as Managing Director. Board Change • Feb 04
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 2 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Martin Janes was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Dec 30
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Australian stocks, typically moving 14% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 14% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (14% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (33% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (AU$25.2m market cap, or US$15.8m). Board Change • Dec 24
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 2 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Martin Janes was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Sep 27
New major risk - Financial position The company has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow trend. Free cash flow: -AU$4.6m This is considered a major risk. With less than a year's worth of cash, the company will need to raise capital or take on debt unless its cash flows improve. This would dilute existing shareholders or increase balance sheet risk. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-AU$4.6m free cash flow). Earnings have declined by 14% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m (AU$49k revenue, or US$34k). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (34% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (AU$17.1m market cap, or US$11.8m). New Risk • Sep 23
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 18% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$13.7m market cap, or US$9.32m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2023 fiscal period end). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (34% increase in shares outstanding). Anuncio • Sep 05
Maximus Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 07, 2024 Maximus Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 07, 2024. New Risk • May 31
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 34% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 18% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$12.4m market cap, or US$8.23m). Minor Risk Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (34% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • May 13
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Australian stocks, typically moving 17% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (17% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 18% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$9.63m market cap, or US$6.36m). Anuncio • Apr 30
Maximus Resources Limited has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of AUD 3.209458 million. Maximus Resources Limited has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of AUD 3.209458 million.
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 106,981,923
Price\Range: AUD 0.03
Discount Per Security: AUD 0.0018
Transaction Features: Rights Offering Board Change • Jan 26
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 2 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Martin Janes was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Jan 22
Maximus Resources Limited Announces Board Changes Maximus Resources Limited announced that Mr. Steve Zaninovich has advised of his decision to resign as a Non-Executive Chair and Director of the Company effective 22 January 2024. Steve has made this decision to rationalise his work commitments in Australia and overseas. Steve joined the board of Maximus in July 2020, and has made a strong contribution to the growth of the Company during his ~3.5 years of service and leaves the Company in a strong position going forward. The board wishes to express appreciation to Steve for his advice, guidance and contribution to the Company and how he helped lay the foundations for this next exciting phase of growth for Maximus. At the resignation of Mr. Zaninovich, current Non-Executive Director, Mr. Martin Janes has been appointed as Chair for the Company. Anuncio • Sep 29
Maximus Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 30, 2023 Maximus Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 30, 2023. New Risk • Sep 25
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2022. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-AU$5.3m free cash flow). Shares are highly illiquid. Earnings have declined by 18% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$8.33m market cap, or US$5.36m). Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). New Risk • Sep 09
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2022. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-AU$5.3m free cash flow). Shares are highly illiquid. Earnings have declined by 18% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$9.93m market cap, or US$6.33m). Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). Anuncio • Feb 08
Maximus Resources Limited Announces Board Changes Maximus Resources Limited announced the appointment of Beacon Minerals Limited's Executive Chairman/Managing Director Mr. Graham McGarry as Non-Executive Director. Graham is an experienced and seasoned `hands-on' miner, with an impressive track record in turning early-stage projects into viable and attractive investment propositions as demonstrated with his most recent success at Beacon. The Company also advises the resignation of long-serving Non-Executive Director Mr. Gerard Anderson. Gerard was appointed to the Maximus Board on 1 November 2018 and held the position of Acting Chair and Non-Executive director during his appointment. Anuncio • Feb 01
Maximus Resources Limited Provides an Update on Activities At the Spargoville Gold and Nickel Project Maximus Resources Limited provided an update on activities at the Spargoville Gold and Nickel Project, located 25km from BHP's Nickel Concentrator in the world-class Kambalda district, Western Australia. A ~6,500m air-core drill campaign will commence in the coming weeks on several high-priority nickel and gold targets generated from legacy geochemistry datasets and completed high-resolution geophysical surveys. A comprehensive review of the project was conducted by the company's recently appointed Exploration Manager, and this new programme reflects a cost-effective, systematic staged approach. Nickel Exploration: The company’s Spargoville tenement package is highly prospective for Kambalda-style komatiite-hosted nickel sulphide mineralisation, presenting the Company with an excellent opportunity to potentially discover nickel sulphides in a highly fertile area in parallel with advanced gold exploration. The principal source of economic nickel deposits within the Kambalda region is associated with the basal contact position of Komatiite channels and determining the basal contact position is essential in narrowing the search for discovering Kambalda-style nickel sulphide deposits. The Company has prioritised the targeting of several untested legacy copper and nickel soil anomalies in favourable stratigraphy. The early stage air-core drill programme aims to define the exact location of basal contact and provide vital geochemistry data, to narrow in on prospective targets, for follow-up drilling. Central Nickel Target (Nickel rights 80% MXR, 20% ESS): The Central Nickel Target is ~5km of highly prospective stratigraphy between Estrella Resources Limited's 1A nickel mine to the north and Andrews Shaft /5A /5B to the south. The Andrews Shaft mine was active between 1974 and 1979 and closed due to low nickel prices. Production from Andrew's Shaft was estimated at ~7,800t Ni in concentrate equivalent to approximately ~310,000t at 2.5% Ni. Hilditch - Nickel (90% MXR, 10% Bullabulling Pty Ltd). The Hilditch area is characterised by a structurally complex zone of mineralised komatiites. Previous exploration focused on outcropping nickel-rich gossans and an extensive surface geochemical anomaly. Initial shallow drilling of the Hilditch target returned promising results including 2m at 2.4% Ni from 73m (HRC025) and 4m at 1.8% nickel from 25m (HRC052). Recently captured high-resolution drone magnetic surveys have provided greater detail of localised folding of known komatiite areas which may result in the remobilisation of nickel sulphides such as observed in the Nickel-Copper-Cobalt RC drill intersections at Hilditch West which included: 5m at 1.2% Ni and 2m at 1.5% Ni. 1A North /Central Area (Nickel rights 80% MXR, 20% ESS): Several air core drilling fence lines are planned to target an interpreted basal contact position along strike (north and south) from Estrella Resources Limited's historical 1A nickel mine which produced ~112,000t at ~3.8% Ni. Historical nickel intersections along the strike to the north suggest legacy drilling intersected the flank of an interpreted mineralised channel. To the South of the 1A nickel mine, drilling is designed to test the up-dip position of EM plates for pathfinder elements to determine if the conductive response is related to nickel-bearing or barren sedimentary sulphides. Kemble - Gold (100% MXR): The Kemble gold prospect has a substantial gold-in-soil anomaly within an underexplored mineralised corridor, located ~3km north of the Company's Wattle Dam Gold Project. The tenement has had limited exploration comprising surface sampling and several shallow drill holes. Recent prospecting activities have yielded a considerable amount of gold near-surface, with the majority of recovered gold nuggets showing primary textures, indicating potential in-situ mineralisation at depth. Anuncio • Jan 30
Maximus Resources Limited Announces Directorate Changes Maximus Resources Limited announced that Mr. Paul Cmrlec has resigned as a Non-executive Director of the Company effective 27 January 2023 following the sale of Pantoro Limited shareholding in Maximus. As an Alternate Director to Mr. Cmrlec, Mr. Scott Huffadine has also submitted his resignation to the Company. Board Change • Apr 27
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Gerard Anderson is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Nov 02
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Gerard Anderson is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors.