Latest Acquisition News

The ACCC has approved Cleanaway’s acquisition of Contract Resources, finding no significant threat to competition in Australia’s industrial and waste management sectors. The decision highlights the resilience of competition, especially in the oil and gas services market.

Highfield Resources reports steady progress on a proposed $300 million equity placement with Qinghai Salt Lake, aiming to accelerate its flagship Muga and Southey potash projects. While due diligence advances, no binding deal is yet secured.

The ACCC has approved DP World Australia’s acquisition of Silk Logistics, concluding it won’t significantly harm competition in container stevedoring and logistics services. The decision follows a thorough investigation into potential market impacts.

Lightning Minerals has initiated site preparations for a Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, aiming to unlock deeper gold mineralisation beneath historic pits. The move follows a recent funding boost and is part of the company’s proposed acquisition of Lotus Minerals.

Kula Gold has secured the exploration licence for the Wozi Niobium Project in Malawi, revealing promising surface mineralisation and setting sights on maiden drilling by late 2025.

Xstate Resources has launched a $2-3 million capital raising with a priority offer to existing shareholders, coinciding with a shareholder meeting to approve a key acquisition.

Finbar Group has signed a conditional contract to sell a key Rivervale site for $13.68 million, paving the way for a large-scale build-to-rent development backed by community housing initiatives.

Leo Lithium has received the final US$177.6 million payment from the sale of its Goulamina stake and is advancing lithium-focused acquisitions, with a potential deal announcement expected soon.

Codeifai Limited has confirmed entering a binding agreement to acquire the QuantumAI Secure platform from Credissential Inc, affirming its compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules amid regulatory scrutiny.

Scorpion Minerals has commenced a targeted RC drilling campaign at its expansive Pharos Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to follow up on multiple historic high-grade gold zones along a highly prospective shear corridor.

Santa Fe Minerals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire the promising Eburnea Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire from Turaco Gold Ltd, backed by a $1.2 million capital raise at a significant premium. The acquisition positions Santa Fe to advance exploration on high-grade gold mineralisation zones with substantial growth potential.

Santa Fe Minerals has entered binding agreements to acquire the Eburnea Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, backed by a $1.2 million capital raise at a 61% premium. The acquisition includes promising permits with historic high-grade gold intercepts, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign.