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NRW Holdings has landed three major contracts worth approximately $270 million, reinforcing its footprint in mining and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. These wins highlight NRW’s expanding role in critical regional developments set to unfold over the next two years.

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its Construction Division to global giant VINCI Construction for an initial $315.6 million, with potential to rise to $334.1 million. The move marks a strategic pivot towards focused building products manufacturing.

Civmec Limited has landed a series of new contracts and extensions worth more than A$400 million, including a significant package with BHP for Port Hedland’s Port Debottlenecking Project 2 and key works supporting Fortescue’s decarbonisation efforts.

Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

Beetaloo Energy has received a groundbreaking approval from the Northern Territory Government, enabling pilot gas production and sales from EP187 and advancing construction of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Anax Metals has completed a $2.4 million strategic placement with mining group Gold Valley at a 37.5% premium, while securing a $3.5 million loan to repay convertible notes, positioning the Whim Creek copper project for near-term development.

Fredon, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has landed approximately $150 million in new contracts for data centre electrical and mechanical works across Victoria, Brisbane, and NSW, reinforcing its foothold in Australia’s growing data centre sector.

Challenger Gold has secured a 24-month mining contract with MAPAL for its Hualilán Toll Milling phase, with mobilisation complete and production drilling underway. The project is on track to commence mining by December 1, aiming to generate early cash flow amid strong gold prices.

Lindian Resources has begun construction of the Tipume accommodation village at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a critical step towards operational readiness. The modern camp is designed to support up to 90 personnel and is expected to be completed by early 2026.

NRW Holdings showcased strong FY25 proforma results and ambitious FY26 guidance at the UBS Conference, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a diversified portfolio. The company’s growth strategy focuses on expanding capabilities in energy transition and infrastructure markets across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.