Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX:SMR) entered into definitive agreement to acquire 50% stake in Eagle Downs Metallurgical Coal Joint Venture Project from South32 Limited (ASX:S32) on February 12, 2024. As part of another agreement, Stanmore also entered into definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Eagle Downs Coal Management Pty Ltd. The total consideration payable to South32 in connection with the transaction comprises of $15 million payable in cash, $20 million payable upon first 100Kt of coal being mined and capped royalty of up to approximately $100 million payable in the future. Stanmore will fund the upfront consideration with existing liquidity.

The transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain limited conditions precedent, including but not limited to Foreign Investment Review Board approval, certain third-party consents and Stanmore acquiring the shares in Eagle Downs Coal Management Pty Ltd. and is expected to complete by the end of 2Q 2024. Mccullough Robertson Lawyers acted as the legal advisor and Grant Samuel Group Limited acted as the financial advisor to Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX:SMR). Stanmore is also being advised by Palaris Australia.