Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Galilee Energy has raised the drilling derrick at its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, marking the last major pre-spud milestone. Drilling is set for early July 2026, aiming at a substantial Gulf Coast gas-condensate resource with rapid commercialisation potential.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

The Takeovers Panel has directed Humm Group to cover $44,599.50 of legal costs incurred by Mr Jeremy Raper amid proceedings over shareholder disputes and misleading statements. The payment must be made within 90 days, reflecting the Panel’s finding of procedural delays and compliance failures by Humm.

Autosports Group reports a 22% jump in order write driven by battery electric vehicles, with FY26 profit forecast raised to $51-54 million.

Macarthur Minerals narrowed its loss to $1.82 million for FY26, bolstered by a major new investor and joint venture at its Lake Giles iron ore project in Western Australia.

DevEx Resources has finalised the acquisition of Alligator Energy’s uranium tenements in the Alligator Rivers Uranium Province, expanding its landholding to about 9,200 km² around the historic Nabarlek Mine.

Booster Innovation Fund reported a $1.593 million profit for the year ended March 2026, supported by increased net assets. However, valuation risks persist due to early-stage investments and recent capital raises at lower prices.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement and a fully underwritten share purchase plan to back a high-impact drilling campaign at its Diamantina Copper-Gold Project in Queensland.

Airtasker has opted for early cash settlement of $10.8 million in media partnership notes with oOh!media and ARN, securing a 27% interest saving and reinforcing strong brand and revenue growth in Australia.

Hawk Resources has confirmed significant near surface copper, silver, and molybdenum mineralisation in drill hole DD26CT004 at its Cactus project in Utah, extending the known mineralised zone southeast along the Cactus Corridor. Drilling is set to resume in July 2026 to test further extensions.

Verbrec has secured a $21 million contract to upgrade the McArthur River Pipeline, enabling commercial gas flow from the Beetaloo sub-basin and bolstering Northern Territory's energy security.