Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX: ECT) has broadened its licence with Rice University to apply Flash Joule Heating technology to PFAS-contaminated adsorbents like granular activated carbon, complementing its existing soil remediation platform.

ARC Funds Limited (ASX: ARC) has entered a conditional agreement to acquire a 25% minority equity interest in Ausbiz Group Pty Ltd by issuing over 8 million shares to Ausbiz shareholders, subject to customary conditions including shareholder approval.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Cue Energy Resources Limited’s Independent Board Committee has unanimously advised shareholders to reject Horizon Oil Limited’s off-market takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. Shareholders are urged to take no action in response to the offer.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has announced positive exploration results from Well JAM 25-05 at its Formentera Lithium Project in Argentina, with core analysis revealing porosity values above regional averages and lithium assays ranging from 156ppm to 219ppm. These findings may support an expansion of the company’s Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has entered an exclusivity deed with Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE) following a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all MCE shares at $0.40 each. The exclusivity period extends to 28 April 2026, allowing AIH to negotiate binding terms exclusively as part of its strategy to expand in subsea technologies and manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region.

Infragreen Group Limited (ASX:IFN) has launched a strategic review to explore options for enhancing shareholder value following a decline in its share price despite solid earnings growth and a positive business outlook.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd has entered into an exclusivity deed with Advanced Innergy Holdings Limited (ASX: AIH) following AIH's non-binding proposal to acquire all Matrix shares at $0.40 each. The exclusivity period extends until 28 April 2026, during which AIH has exclusive due diligence rights.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered a A$1.3 million strategic collaboration with a Fortune 500 global data storage company to advance photonics research using its proprietary visible laser technology.

Auravelle Metals Limited (ASX:AUV) has acquired nine new tenements adjacent to its Crown Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, WA, adding 20 km² to its landholding. Historical drilling on these tenements has identified gold anomalism with grades up to 1.78 g/t Au near surface.

GoldArc Resources (ASX:GA8) has reported consistent high-grade gold intersections from a recent 20-hole RC drilling program at its Eclipse prospect, supporting advancement towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate within its Leonora South Gold Project.