Latest Acquisition News

Peak Rare Earths Limited has agreed to be acquired by Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shenghe Resources, in a deal valuing Peak at A$150.5 million plus proceeds from a proposed entitlement offer. The transaction offers Peak shareholders a significant premium and aims to accelerate development of the Ngualla Rare Earth Project.

Peet Limited announces the planned departure of long-serving CEO Brendan Gore, with CFO Brett Fullarton stepping in as interim leader. The company also signals a strategic review amid shareholder requests.

AKORA Resources has appointed Peter Bird as its new Managing Director and CEO, marking a strategic leadership change aimed at advancing the Bekisopa Iron Ore Project and securing critical funding and partnerships.

Taruga Minerals has reported its highest silver assay to date from the Thowagee Project in Western Australia, alongside significant lead and zinc results that extend the known mineralised strike by 200 metres northeast.

Cleanaway Waste Management has received regulatory clearance from the ACCC to acquire Citywide, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy with completion expected by fiscal year-end 2025.

HyTerra Limited advances its Nemaha Project with the conversion of the Sue Duroche 3 well into a monitoring site, while preparing to drill the Blythe 13-20 well, marking key steps in its natural hydrogen exploration program.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management’s proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste, finding the deal unlikely to reduce competition in Melbourne’s putrescible waste services market.

Treasury Wine Estates has announced Sam Fischer as its new CEO, succeeding Tim Ford in October 2025. Fischer’s extensive global experience in alcohol beverages and luxury brands signals a strategic evolution for the company.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has entered a strategic alliance with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), acquiring RAC Insurance and securing a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement. This move significantly boosts IAG's presence in Western Australia and is expected to enhance earnings and operational synergies.

GrainCorp Limited reported robust first-half results for FY25, driven by a large East Coast Australia crop and solid operational execution, prompting an upgrade to full-year earnings guidance and an expanded share buy-back program.

Kincora Copper Limited reports a strategic pivot to a project generator model, unlocking over A$110 million in partner funding and advancing multiple copper-gold exploration projects across Australia and Mongolia.

Xero Limited reported a robust FY25 with 23% revenue growth to NZ$2.1 billion and a 30% rise in net profit, driven by strategic investments in AI and product innovation. Leadership changes and a CEO pay review underscore the company’s global ambitions.