Latest Competition News

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

PointsBet Holdings has signaled openness to a new acquisition offer from Betr Entertainment, proposing mutual due diligence to explore potential synergies and share value. The board remains committed to the existing MIXI scheme unless a superior proposal emerges.

Black Rock Mining's subsidiary Faru Graphite Corporation has inked pivotal agreements with TANESCO to build a $40 million power line, connecting the Mahenge Graphite Project to Tanzania’s hydro-powered grid. This milestone enhances the project’s green credentials and de-risks its path to production.

AdNeo Limited is acquiring Learnt Global in a $5.775 million scrip deal, significantly expanding its footprint in Australia’s fast-growing vocational education market. The combined entity forecasts doubling revenue and achieving positive EBITDA by mid-2026.

Marvel Gold Limited is deepening its foothold in Tanzania’s underexplored greenstone belt while streamlining its portfolio through Mali asset divestments, setting the stage for a busy 2025 exploration calendar.

Andromeda Metals has successfully raised $5 million through a heavily subscribed placement, positioning the company to advance its flagship Great White Project and promising HPA initiative.

Firebird Metals has demonstrated a breakthrough in energy efficiency with its rotary kiln technology, cutting energy consumption by more than half during manganese ore processing trials for Kazakhstan’s Taza Metal Technologies.

Universal Biosensors reports a 6% sales increase in Q1 2025, driven by strong growth in wine and veterinary biosensors, while preparing to launch its innovative water testing product later this year.

Ridley Corporation is set to acquire Dyno Nobel’s fertiliser distribution arm for A$300 million, marking a strategic expansion into fertiliser services backed by a $125 million equity raise. The deal is expected to significantly enhance Ridley’s earnings and market footprint by FY26.

Ridley Corporation announces a $300 million acquisition of Incitec Pivot Fertilisers Distribution, aiming to boost earnings and diversify its agricultural services portfolio. The deal includes a $125 million equity raise and strategic supply agreements.

Core Lithium has terminated its legacy spodumene offtake agreement with Yahua through a $2 million cash settlement, unlocking strategic flexibility for its Finniss Lithium Operation restart plans.

Top End Energy has expanded its lease holdings at the Serpentine Natural Hydrogen Project in Kansas to over 30,000 acres, positioning itself strategically alongside industry leaders and advancing towards exploration drilling.