Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Savana Asset Management highlights how its US Small Caps Active ETF (SVNP) can boost portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns, while recent takeover bids underscore the fund’s value-driven approach.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 190 million shares and accompanying options to bolster its exploration projects. The company now awaits shareholder approval for director share issuance as it prepares for the second tranche.

Xstate Resources reports steady progress on its Diona-1 well in Queensland, confirming its majority ownership of ATP 2077 and targeting multiple proven gas reservoirs with promising potential.

Arafura Rare Earths has completed the second tranche of its A$80 million capital raising, issuing over 51 million shares and raising approximately A$9.8 million. The company is also progressing a share purchase plan aimed at raising an additional A$5 million.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.

QMines Limited has announced a fully underwritten $1.5 million Share Purchase Plan for existing shareholders, complementing a recent $7.5 million placement to fund exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, featuring substantial existing infrastructure and a rich production history. The acquisition is backed by a $30 million capital raise and signals a strategic expansion into a premier US mining jurisdiction.

Dexus Industria REIT has acquired two fully leased industrial warehouses in Melbourne’s Dandenong South for $47.5 million, reinforcing its strategic focus on industrial assets and maintaining its FY26 financial guidance.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited reports promising drilling outcomes and regulatory progress at its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming, reinforcing its potential amid a strengthening uranium market.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

Panther Metals Limited has released a maiden scoping study for its Burtville East Gold Project, revealing strong economics and high-grade open pit potential. The study highlights an NPV8 of A$26.6 million and an IRR of 44%, underpinning the project's promising outlook.