Latest Competition News

BHP Group has officially ended talks to combine with Anglo American, choosing instead to focus on its own growth strategy. The mining giant acknowledges the strategic benefits of a merger but remains confident in its independent path forward.

New data reveals that Thoroughbred racehorses free from oxidative stress are significantly more likely to win or place, spotlighting OxiDx’s patented biomarker test as a game-changer in equine performance and welfare.

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

Echo IQ has completed a pivotal clinical validation of its EchoSolv HF software at the Mayo Clinic, achieving outstanding accuracy ahead of its FDA submission. This milestone sets the stage for potential US market entry into a $60 billion heart failure diagnostics sector.

Altech Batteries has secured a strategic collaboration with a leading global battery manufacturer to evaluate its breakthrough Silumina Anodes™ silicon-enhanced technology, marking a significant step toward commercialisation.

The a2 Milk Company has secured key regulatory approvals in China, moving closer to launching its infant formula products under the a2MC brand by mid-2027.

Infomedia Ltd shares will halt trading following the Supreme Court of NSW's approval of a takeover scheme by a TPG Capital-backed entity. This marks a pivotal moment for the software company as it transitions to private ownership.

Moody’s has upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term credit rating to A3, citing strong asset quality and liquidity. The outlook shifts to stable, reflecting confidence tempered with caution.

Lifestyle Communities Limited reported a challenging FY25 marked by a significant $135.5 million after-tax write-down following a VCAT ruling, while signaling early signs of recovery and strategic reset for FY26.

Anson Resources has raised A$14 million through a well-supported placement to advance its lithium and uranium projects in Utah, signaling strong investor confidence in its development strategy.

Webjet Group has received a revised non-binding takeover offer from BGH Capital at A$0.91 per share, up from a previous A$0.80 bid, signaling renewed acquisition interest amid ongoing negotiations.

Reece Limited reported a modest revenue decline and earnings pressure in FY25 amid challenging markets but reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a significant share buyback and board renewal. Early FY26 trading shows sales growth driven by network expansion despite ongoing cost pressures.