Latest Acquisition News

Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.

Flagship Minerals has secured A$2.75 million through a strategic placement led by long-term partners, poised to accelerate feasibility and technical work at its 2.1 million ounce Isidora Gold Project in Chile.

Strata Minerals’ Phase 2 drilling at Zelica confirms consistent shallow high-grade gold over a 1km strike, revealing new plunging shoots and a hanging-wall lode that could expand the system across a 9.5km corridor.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has raised A$190 million through institutional and strategic placements at an 9.3% discount, alongside a planned A$25 million share purchase plan, to fund its MARSS acquisition and expand defence capabilities.

RAS Technology Holdings has locked in new contracts and extensions expected to add at least $2 million in annualised revenue, reinforcing growth in wagering technology and international markets.

Close the Loop Limited has sold its ISP Tek Services business for US$10 million, slashed US$16 million of debt, and set an optimistic EBITDA target of $14 million to $16 million for FY27, signalling a sharper focus on its packaging and resource recovery strengths.

GenusPlus is set to transform its business with a $400 million acquisition of MPC Kinetic, diversifying into gas and water sectors and boosting earnings per share by nearly 60%. The deal is backed by a $200 million placement and expanded debt facilities.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Comet Ridge has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending an update on its acquisition of Santos’ stake in the Mahalo Gas Project. The suspension aims to prevent uninformed trading while discussions continue, with an announcement expected before markets reopen on 21 May 2026.

88 Energy is gearing up to drill its Augusta-1 exploration well in Alaska’s North Slope, targeting a stacked oil resource estimated at 133.7 million barrels gross unrisked. The company has secured key operational assets and is progressing farm-out talks to share drilling risks ahead of the planned Q1 2027 spud.

Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX:CAT) delivered a 20.8% revenue increase to US$140.7 million in FY26, driven by strong SaaS growth and strategic acquisitions, while management EBITDA surged 67%. Despite this, the company reported a net loss of US$24 million, impacted by non-cash expenses and acquisition costs.

Orezone Gold’s acquisition of the Casa Berardi mine propels it into a diversified mid-tier producer, while Q1 2026 results show a 35% jump in gold output and robust financials despite operational challenges at Bomboré.