Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Macro Metals Limited has secured shareholder approval for a A$5.3 million budget to push the Extension Iron Ore Project in Western Australia towards mine construction readiness, marking a significant step in its development.

Native Mineral Resources’ board members have converted $1.62 million in options into 63 million new shares, reinforcing their commitment to the company’s growth strategy and key projects in northern Queensland.

News Corporation reported a 6% rise in Q2 FY2026 revenues to $2.36 billion, driven by strong performances in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing. Despite a 21% fall in net income due to prior year one-offs, the company is optimistic about AI partnerships and accelerating share buybacks.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a robust half-year result with statutory profit surging to $240.7 million, driven by portfolio growth and strategic transactions. The REIT also advanced its convenience retail focus and announced a major debt refinancing.

Ore Resources has acquired an additional mining lease within its Miriam Gold Project, consolidating tenure over the promising Canyon prospect. The company plans an extensive 30,000m drilling program in 2026 to further explore this fertile gold system.

REA Group Ltd reported a solid 5% revenue increase for H1 FY26, driven by strong buyer demand and strategic AI integration, alongside announcing a $200 million on-market share buy-back.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports a $2.83 million loss for Q3 2025 while progressing its Tiros Titanium Dioxide and Rare Earth Elements Project, highlighted by an updated 1.9 billion tonne mineral resource estimate. The company also secured $3 million in a recent private placement, underpinning its exploration activities.

MGX Resources has completed its $50 million acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project, positioning itself for a major push in one of Australia's highest-grade gold ventures.

Rio Tinto has officially ended merger discussions with Glencore, citing an inability to reach a deal that benefits shareholders. The decision underscores Rio Tinto’s disciplined approach to long-term value creation.

New Age Exploration Limited has issued a prospectus to facilitate secondary trading of new options issued under a recent $3.75 million placement, offering 1,000 new options at $0.01 each. The move aims to remove trading restrictions and improve liquidity for option holders.

WRKR Ltd has completed its strategic acquisition of PaidRight Holdings, issuing over 90 million shares to expand its compliance platform into payroll compliance. This move marks a significant step beyond superannuation, aiming to create a comprehensive compliance solution.

DGR Global, a major SolGold shareholder, has announced its current intention to back Jiangxi Copper's 28p per share offer, pending no better bids emerge. The SolGold board unanimously supports the scheme, with a shareholder vote set for 23 February 2026.