Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

WhiteHawk (ASX: WHK) has acquired Quixxi, gaining the Clarity AI platform to extend its cybersecurity services into the burgeoning global AI governance sector. The deal positions WhiteHawk at the convergence of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risk management amid rapid market growth and regulatory momentum.

Vinyl Group has completed its $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, boosting its digital media revenue by 73% and audience reach to rival Australia's largest media players. The deal also brings HOYTS CEO Damian Keogh onto Vinyl’s board, signalling a strategic pivot towards integrated media offerings.

Champion Iron has finalized its US$300 million acquisition of Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber, securing over 92% ownership and setting sights on full integration and delisting. The deal enhances Champion's high-purity iron ore portfolio and strengthens its position in the green steel supply chain.

Midas Minerals has reported a substantial 52m mineralised intercept at its Spaatzu Prospect in Namibia, highlighting widespread high-grade copper and silver mineralisation and advancing its Otavi Copper Project exploration.

Ragusa Minerals has appointed a new director with North American expertise, is gearing up for geophysical surveys at its Purple Pansy manganese-gold project, and is close to completing its acquisition of Pegasus Tel Inc.

Lunnon Metals reveals the Lady Herial gold system plunges over 500 metres and nears the Foster nickel mine underground, opening avenues for integrated gold and nickel exploration in the prolific Kambalda-St Ives camp.

Magnetic Resources NL has lodged a draft Scheme Booklet with ASIC and ASX, marking a key step in its proposed acquisition by Genesis Minerals Limited. The booklet includes an independent expert’s report, with shareholder approval expected by mid-2026.

St Barbara has secured key environmental approvals to restart its Touquoy gold processing facility in Nova Scotia, targeting ore processing by the end of 2026. The project aims to produce 38,000 ounces of gold over 13 months, generating significant cash flow and local economic benefits.

Auric Mining outlines a bold growth plan centered on Kalgoorlie, targeting 25,000–30,000 ounces of gold production from 2028 with a new processing facility and multiple project acquisitions.

The a2 Milk Company faces significant supply chain disruptions in China, dampening its infant formula sales and forcing a downgrade of its FY26 financial outlook despite robust demand.

Fonterra has completed a major $3.2 billion capital return to its shareholders through a Court-approved scheme, with payments scheduled for mid-April 2026.