Latest Strategic Divestments News

ASF Group has divested its non-core coking coal subsidiary for A$3.08 million, aiming to refocus capital towards growth and working capital enhancement.

Coronado Global Resources has agreed to sell its Logan Mining Complex in West Virginia for nominal cash consideration, shifting liabilities to the buyer and aiming to sharpen focus on core metallurgical coal assets.

Novatti has successfully integrated Alipay into UNSW’s student payments portal, generating $33.6 million in transactions and $0.5 million in revenue by April 2026, positioning the company for broader expansion in the education sector.

Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.

Close the Loop Limited has sold its ISP Tek Services business for US$10 million, slashed US$16 million of debt, and set an optimistic EBITDA target of $14 million to $16 million for FY27, signalling a sharper focus on its packaging and resource recovery strengths.

Castle Minerals has locked in a 90% stake in the Nielle Gold Project, a high-grade asset in a prolific West African gold belt, while planning to divest its Ghanaian holdings and rebrand as TerraNova Metals.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Great Boulder Resources is set to acquire Westgold’s Peak Hill Gold Project for $25 million cash, a 19.9% stake, and a 1% royalty, significantly boosting its gold resources and advancing near-term production plans.

Flynn Gold has offloaded its Forrestania and Lake Johnston projects to Forrestania Resources for $350,000 in shares, sharpening its focus on Tasmanian gold, tungsten, and silver ventures.

Alchemy Resources secured a major milestone with Newcam Minerals exercising its option on Bryah Iron Ore assets, while divesting Karonie and Lake Rebecca projects to Forrestania Resources, alongside promising exploration results at Yellow Mountain in NSW.