Latest Acquisition News

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

Duxton Farms has reached a key milestone in its merger with four agricultural businesses, securing ASIC registration of scheme books and scheduling crucial shareholder meetings for October.

Desane Group Holdings has sold its commercial property at 13 Sirius Road, Lane Cove for $8.7 million, marking a strategic shift to fund future growth opportunities.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has appointed Leslie Pereira as a Non-Executive Director while Neil Goodman steps down from the board, marking a strategic shift aimed at enhancing shareholder value and project development.

Locksley Resources has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, boosting its profile in Europe while advancing its Mojave critical minerals project in the U.S. The company is also exploring multiple pathways to enter U.S. capital markets and has secured key government registrations.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in and joint venture agreement to acquire up to 70% of the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, backed by a rights issue to fund exploration and drilling. The project offers significant resource potential in a Tier-1 jurisdiction with existing inferred mineral resources.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has launched a $40 million placement at 5 cents per share to fund the acquisition and recommissioning of the Rocklands copper project in Queensland. The offer includes share and option issues tied to debt conversions and is conditional on shareholder approval and ASX reinstatement.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd is undertaking a $40 million capital raise to restructure its balance sheet, settle key debts, and accelerate its consolidation strategy in Queensland’s copper-rich Mount Isa and Cloncurry region.

The ACCC has raised preliminary concerns that IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance in Western Australia could reduce competition, potentially leading to higher premiums and limited repair service access for rivals.

SunRice reported steady FY25 financials with improved profitability despite revenue pressure, while advancing its 2030 Growth Strategy amid industry headwinds and leadership transition.

Panther Metals has announced a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at Burtville East, revealing a high-grade near-surface gold deposit and launching a scoping study to evaluate open pit mining potential.