Latest Acquisition News

Domain Holdings Australia Limited is set for acquisition by CoStar Group at $4.43 per share, a premium supported by the Domain Board, Independent Expert, and controlling shareholder Nine. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, with a meeting scheduled for August.

Barton Gold Holdings has entered binding terms to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project in South Australia, adding 279,000 ounces of gold resources to its portfolio. The $15 million transaction, largely settled in shares and milestone payments, awaits Cobra Resources shareholder approval.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Emu NL’s recent shareholder meeting, citing a controversial share placement and proxy voting issues that clouded the election outcome and board control.

AVJennings Limited has secured crucial approvals from Australian and New Zealand regulators for its proposed acquisition by PM Nominees C Pty Ltd, moving the deal closer to completion.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

Duxton Farms has increased its placement to $4.55 million, issuing over 3.6 million new shares to fund the acquisition of four Australian agriculture companies. This move aims to fast-track the company’s diversification and growth strategy in the agricultural investment sector.

Brightstar Resources and Aurumin Limited have entered live merger discussions to consolidate their Central Sandstone tenements, aiming to create a major gold development project with a combined resource of approximately 2.4 million ounces. The proposed deal offers Aurumin shareholders a premium and could accelerate development and infrastructure plans in Western Australia’s Goldfields.

Brightstar Resources and Aurumin Limited have entered live merger discussions to consolidate their Central Sandstone tenements, aiming to create a major gold development project with a combined resource of approximately 2.4 million ounces. The proposed scrip deal offers Aurumin shareholders a premium, though completion remains uncertain pending due diligence.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Lightning Minerals Ltd has resumed trading on the ASX following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling renewed investor interest.

Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Strickland Metals has agreed to sell its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining for A$45 million in equity, enabling a strategic pivot to its Rogozna Project in Serbia. Shareholders will receive most of the Gateway shares via an in-specie distribution, maintaining exposure to Yandal’s future potential.