Latest Strategic Acquisitions News

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, consolidating its copper assets near the Lady Annie Copper Mine and boosting its processing feedstock. This strategic move strengthens Austral’s balance sheet and advances its vision to become a mid-tier copper producer in Queensland.

Talonx Resources has secured shareholder approval for two high-grade gold project acquisitions and extinguished $4.7 million in legacy debt, while completing drilling at its Viking Gold Project with assay results due soon.

Black Bear Minerals has extended gold-silver mineralisation by 280 metres north along the Rebel Trend at its Independence Project in Nevada, signalling promising growth potential. The company plans a Mineral Resource update in Q2 2026, supported by strong funding and strategic acquisitions.

Wildcat Resources has significantly expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery with strong high-grade intercepts and progressed the Definitive Feasibility Study at its Tabba Tabba Project, alongside securing a strategic tenement and executing a Native Title Agreement.

Argent BioPharma has signed a binding agreement to acquire AusCann’s 48% stake in CannPal, enhancing its clinical and intellectual property assets for CannEpil®. The deal includes an option for the Neuvis® drug-delivery platform and aligns with Argent’s U.S. dual-listing ambitions.

Viking Mines reports promising high-grade tungsten oxide assay results from its Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, reinforcing the project's potential amid soaring global scheelite prices.

SKS Technologies has completed the acquisition of Delta Elcom, a Sydney-based data centre infrastructure specialist, in a $12.5 million deal combining cash and shares. This move aims to strengthen SKS’s foothold in the NSW data centre market and expand its electrical and communications services.

Forrestania Resources is set to expand its Lake Johnston gold operations through the acquisition of Mantis Resources, adding key exploration licences and reinforcing its foothold in Western Australia's prolific gold belt.

StepChange Holdings has completed its acquisition of Perth-based ICT advisory firm BroadReach, significantly boosting its digital transformation and government consulting capabilities.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired European defence tech firm MARSS, integrating advanced AI-enabled command and control systems to create a comprehensive counter-drone solution. This strategic move positions EOS as a prime contractor for larger defence programs and expands its global footprint.

Aristocrat Leisure has extended its on-market share buy-back program by an additional A$750 million, doubling the total capacity to A$1.5 billion as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

Forrestania Resources has formalised its acquisition of the Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel, marking a pivotal move towards near-term gold production with key infrastructure and contractor engagements.