Latest Strategic Acquisition News

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.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed impressive high-grade gold assays at its Harnäs Gold Project in Sweden, paving the way for maiden diamond drilling in early 2026. Strategic investments in Australian gold producers further bolster its diversified portfolio amid record gold prices.

Caprice Resources has reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarter, delivering high-grade gold assay results from its Island Gold Project and expanding its landholding in the Murchison Goldfields through the strategic acquisition of the Comet Gold Project.

Core Energy Minerals has expanded its rare earth element portfolio with the acquisition of the Itambe Project from Rio Tinto and reported promising exploration results at its Tunas Project in Brazil, supported by a $2.75 million capital raise.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has announced a significant milestone with an initial Mineral Resource Estimate of 38.5 million ounces silver equivalent at its Achilles project, alongside a strategic expansion of its South Cobar footprint through the Browns Reef acquisition.

Raptor Metals Ltd has completed its takeover of Raptor Resources Limited, marking a strategic pivot to copper exploration in Canada’s Bathurst Mining Camp, backed by a fresh A$5 million capital raise.

Omnia Metals Group has completed initial drilling at its Salt Creek Project with limited mineralisation but gained valuable geological insights. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $1.58 million placement to fund ongoing exploration and strategic acquisitions in the US.

IPB Petroleum is set to expand its footprint into Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve with a major lease acquisition, supported by a recent $1.27 million capital raise. The company also plans a rebrand to Forte Energy, signalling a new chapter.

Dundas Minerals has secured an 80% interest in the Romano Gold Project near the Gruyere Mine and raised $1.1 million to accelerate exploration and development. New leadership and advanced AI targeting signal a strategic push into Western Australia's prolific gold belts.

Vintage Energy reported a 13% drop in quarterly sales revenue to $0.78 million, driven by lower gas production, while progressing a strategic acquisition to consolidate its Southern Flank Joint Ventures.