The Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX: VAU) share price is in focus today after the company received a superior merger proposal from Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD), valuing Vault at $5.6 billion and offering a 15.7% premium to its previous closing price.

What did Vault Minerals report?

• Received an unsolicited binding merger proposal from Genesis Minerals 
• Proposed consideration: 0.7629 Genesis shares plus $0.475 in cash for every Vault share
• Total implied Vault equity value: $5.6 billion, or $5.274 per share
• The offer represents a 15.7% premium to Vault’s last closing price
• Mix and match facility available for shareholders to elect cash or scrip, within set limits

What else do investors need to know?

The Vault board has unanimously determined that the Genesis proposal is a “Vault Superior Proposal” under its existing agreement with Regis Resources. As a result, Vault has notified Regis and triggered a five business day matching right period, expiring at 11:59pm (AWST) on 10 July 2026. During this time, Regis may choose to make a matching or superior proposal to Genesis’s offer.

The Genesis offer is not subject to finance or due diligence and is otherwise on similar terms to the proposed Regis merger, including conditions precedent and break fees. Vault shareholders are advised that no action is required from them at this stage while the matching right period is ongoing.

What’s next for Vault Minerals?

Vault will await any response from Regis Resources within the five business day period before making further announcements. The outcome of this process will determine whether Vault proceeds with the Genesis proposal or the existing Regis scheme.

The company has reiterated that until the matching right period concludes, it is unable to comment further on the Genesis proposal. Shareholders are encouraged to stay informed as updates become available.

Vault Minerals share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Vault Minerals shares have risen 82%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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The Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) share price is in focus today after the company hit the top end of its annual production guidance, with FY26 group gold output reaching 379,000 ounces.

What did Regis Resources report?

• FY26 total group gold production: 379koz (top end of guidance, up 12% in Q4 to 101.5koz)
• $1.21 billion cash and bullion on hand at 30 June 2026, up $692 million over the year
• Dividend payments for the year: $151 million
• Tax payments for the year: $156 million
• Quarterly underlying cash and bullion generated: $284 million (before dividend and tax)

What else do investors need to know?

Regis Resources achieved its FY26 gold production target, with strong contributions from both its Duketon and Tropicana operations. Duketon produced 236,000 ounces, while Tropicana contributed 143,100 ounces, both meeting or exceeding their respective guidance ranges. The company expects to be within previous guidance for all key metrics including all-in sustaining costs (AISC), growth capital expenditure, and exploration spending. AISC is anticipated to land towards the higher end of its guidance range. Investors are set to receive more detailed financial results and operational details when Regis releases its full quarterly report and holds a conference call on 24 July 2026.

What’s next for Regis Resources?

Looking ahead, Regis will continue to focus on disciplined growth and maintaining strong balance sheet flexibility. The management reaffirmed its commitment to staying within all key guidance ranges as it looks to build on this year’s production success. With robust cash generation and operational stability, investors will be watching closely as Regis moves into FY27, including updates on cost management and any growth initiatives flagged in the July quarterly.

Regis Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Regis Resources shares have risen 51%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which 

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The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is on watch after the company revealed a 23.6% quarterly jump in the independent valuation of its CDC Data Centres interest, reaching a midpoint of A$18.5 billion. The uplift was fuelled by rapid growth in CDC’s contracted capacity to over 1GW and a bigger pipeline out to FY40.

What did Infratil report?

• CDC’s independent valuation rose by A$3.5 billion during the quarter to a midpoint of A$18.5 billion.
• Infratil’s 49.72% share in CDC is now valued at A$9,213 million, up from A$7,454 million in March 2026.
• Contracted capacity at CDC increased to over 1GW, including a new 555MW contract and further expansion in New Zealand.
• Leasable operating capacity lifted by 90MW to 550MW, with the pipeline to FY40 now 3.9GW, up from 2.6GW.
• Net debt at CDC increased to A$5,976 million, supporting its accelerated build program.

What else do investors need to know?

CDC’s build program is running faster to deliver the surge in contracted capacity expected by FY29, with under-construction leasable capacity doubling this quarter to 810MW. The future pipeline was extended to FY40, adding an extra 1.3GW of future build capacity, particularly targeting Australian markets to meet pressing customer demand. The independent valuation also factored in a 25 basis point increase in the risk-free rate, partly offsetting the positive cashflow momentum. CDC recently issued a A$1 billion hybrid capital bond and received a Moody’s Baa2 (Stable) credit rating, supporting funding diversification.

What’s next for Infratil?

Looking ahead, Infratil expects CDC’s growth momentum to continue, with ongoing investment in data centre capacity aimed at supporting new and existing contracts out to FY40. By rolling forward pipeline disclosures and redefining capacity metrics to focus on leasable, revenue-generating potential, Infratil is aiming to match evolving customer needs and capitalise on data centre sector demand. As CDC accelerates expansion across Australia and New Zealand, investors can anticipate regular updates as projects move from planning to operation. Interest rate and funding trends will remain key influences.

Infratil share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Infratil shares have risen 23%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 3% over the same period.

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