Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have resolved a high-profile intellectual property dispute with a $190 million settlement and the withdrawal of contested games worldwide.

St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Mesoblast Limited reports a 60% jump in Ryoncil sales for the December quarter, underpinned by a new $125 million financing facility that strengthens its balance sheet and strategic flexibility.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

Sprintex Limited has raised A$3.625 million through option exercises and a share placement, strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating growth following a landmark €15.6 million contract with Mest Water.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Aristocrat Leisure has extended its on-market share buy-back program by an additional A$750 million, doubling the total capacity to A$1.5 billion as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Yowie Group Limited has extended the maturity of its secured working capital loan facility with Keybridge Capital Limited to March 2026 and increased the loan limit to A$2.5 million, including accrued interest.

Norwest Minerals reported a cash outflow in the December 2025 quarter driven by an intensive drilling program, ending with A$1.64 million in cash. The company signals potential capital raising while maintaining confidence in ongoing operations.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Fatfish Group Limited has refinanced its $5.67 million debt with Arena Investors LP and secured an additional $0.15 million through new convertible notes, including a board nomination right for Arena.