Latest Strategic Acquisition News

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a binding option to acquire the Virgin Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Arizona and defined a significant gold exploration target at Ned’s Creek, while gearing up for its first Chilean drill program.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.

Summit Minerals has acquired the high-grade Keystone Project in Nevada and raised over $1 million through a rights issue, setting the stage for a strategic rebrand to Western Ridge Resources.

Renegade Exploration has reported significant progress across its North American and Australian mineral portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold, silver, and critical mineral results and planning a maiden drill program at its Yukon Myschka Project in 2026.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

Altair Minerals has raised $13 million to fund a major drilling campaign at its Greater Oko Project in Guyana, aiming to explore one of the world's most promising and consolidated gold belts.

Babylon Pump & Power has reported a robust December quarter, driven by strong rental segment performance and a significant new contract with Newmont. Despite challenges in its maintenance division, the company is positioned for growth with fresh leadership and strategic asset management.