Latest Mining Acquisitions News

Yancoal’s March quarter report reveals stable coal output amid rising diesel prices pushing operating costs higher, alongside progress on its $2.6 billion Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition. The company’s safety performance improved and market coal prices gained momentum, with realized price benefits expected from Q2.

Aeris Resources aims to extend the life of its Tritton copper operations through the proposed acquisition of Peel Mining’s South Cobar assets, while reporting strong H1 FY26 financial performance and advancing multiple development projects.

Castle Minerals has consolidated a dominant 184 km² landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Gold District and advanced Côte d’Ivoire exploration toward drill-ready targets, supported by strategic leadership appointments.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has obtained Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Spanish Government, a key regulatory milestone enabling the completion of its acquisition of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine in Spain. The company anticipates finalising the acquisition this quarter, pending mining licence transfers.

WIN Metals has significantly bolstered its Radio Gold Project by acquiring the fully permitted Princess Royal Gold Mine and securing an exclusive option for the Stumpy Doodle Gold Mine, both promising high-grade gold potential and streamlined development pathways.

Hawk Resources has secured an option to acquire up to 80% of the Meerkat Copper Project in Arizona, positioning itself within a world-class copper belt. The move aligns with Hawk’s strategy to build a US copper portfolio with near-term value catalysts.

Auric Mining Limited reported a near doubling of net profit to $5.2 million for 2025, marking its successful transition to a gold producer with key operational milestones at Munda and the acquisition of Burbanks processing facility.

Cobre Limited has completed a $60 million capital raise to acquire majority ownership of the Sierra Atacama Copper Mine in Chile, marking its transition from explorer to producer. Meanwhile, substantial shareholder Sinomine has increased its investment in Cobre’s Botswana copper project.

Lachlan Star has completed its acquisition of a major interest in the New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia, with a maiden diamond drilling program scheduled to start next week.

Moho Resources has expanded its Bush Chook Gold Project with a new high-grade gold-antimony mine acquisition, setting the stage for a significant 5,000m drilling campaign in May.

Javelin Minerals has secured a major new gold exploration package in Western Australia’s Central Yilgarn region, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign near established projects.