Latest Mining Acquisitions News

Mammoth Minerals reported significant shallow gold intercepts at its Excelsior Springs project in Nevada, expanded its landholding with the Imperial Gold Project acquisition, and completed the Paterson divestment, positioning itself for further exploration growth.

King River Resources Ltd (ASX: KRR) has completed its acquisition of the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison Province, unveiling a sophisticated exploration program leveraging digital twin technology and high-resolution geophysics to target substantial unmined high-grade gold mineralisation.

Ardiden Limited has secured the historic Golden Patricia Gold Mine from Barrick, consolidating a high-grade gold corridor in Ontario’s Pickle Lake district and opening significant exploration opportunities.

AuKing Mining has bolstered its project portfolio with the acquisition of a Tasmanian tin and silver licence and the Malawi-based Tundulu Rare Earths Project, supported by $5 million in recent equity placements.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has added a strategic exploration licence adjacent to its Ti Tree Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position along the Yinnetharra lithium corridor. The low-cost acquisition enhances its exposure to lithium and tantalum resources in a highly prospective geological setting.

CGN Resources has significantly boosted its Western Australian gold portfolio by securing the Desdemona Project from Patronus Resources, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign at Christmas Well and Panhandle projects in May 2026.

Meeka Metals has secured a strategic 71km2 package of gold tenements around Mt Holland, aiming to unlock further ounces with a 20,000m drilling campaign over the next 12-18 months.

Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Emmerson Resources has amended its acquisition scheme deed with Pan African Resources, nominating a Pan African subsidiary as the acquiring party while keeping the share exchange ratio intact.

Lachlan Star has secured a 90% stake in the New Waverley gold project, confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation, and launched a maiden diamond drilling program. A recent $7.47 million placement will accelerate exploration efforts in Western Australia’s Norseman district.

Eagle Mountain Mining has formalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, with Nittetsu committing US$20 million to advance exploration and development while managing the operation.

DeSoto Resources significantly increased its exploration ground in Guinea's Siguiri Basin, adding 532km2 and identifying a 9km-long artisanal gold zone with assays up to 15.2g/t Au. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$11 million to support accelerated exploration.