Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Santa Fe Minerals has initiated a significant drilling campaign at its Satama Gold prospect, aiming to define a JORC resource across a 2.5km strike length. The program combines diamond and reverse circulation drilling to test promising gold lodes at depth and along strike.

Simonds Group Limited has reported a robust 1H FY26 performance with a 14% revenue increase and strategic entry into Western Australia, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

North Stawell Minerals is broadening its gold exploration strategy beyond Victoria, aiming to capitalise on strong gold prices with a diversified Australian project pipeline.

EDU Holdings has completed a selective buyback of 18 million shares, reducing its issued capital by 12.5% and aiming to boost earnings per share immediately.

Austral Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore and plans to repay its Rocklands Facility debt, positioning itself as a debt-free copper producer with enhanced financial flexibility.

WT Financial Group Limited has reported a robust 16.1% increase in net revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a pioneering joint venture. The company’s proprietary AI technology and industry consolidation efforts position it well for continued expansion.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

Adherium Limited launches a A$7.52 million equity raising to fund commercial expansion of its Hailie SmartInhaler remote patient monitoring platform targeting asthma and COPD patients in the US. The company aims to scale patient numbers and progress towards value-based care contracts with major insurers.

Tempest Minerals has completed the sale of its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, while retaining key iron ore rights. The deal includes potential milestone payments tied to future gold discoveries and mining progress.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

Falcon Metals has successfully extended the high-grade Lotus Zone at its Blue Moon Gold Project by 80 metres, intersecting visible gold in all three drilled sections over a 280-metre strike length. Ongoing drilling continues to reveal multiple stacked Bendigo-style gold zones, underscoring significant exploration potential.