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Altair Minerals has revealed major untested geophysical anomalies at its North Peters gold project in Guyana, highlighting significant potential to expand its high-grade mineralisation footprint. Historic surveys and drilling data point to compelling targets ahead of planned drilling in Q1 2026.

Champion Iron Limited has raised US$100 million through a private placement with La Caisse to help fund its proposed acquisition of Rana Gruber ASA. The deal signals a strategic push to expand Champion’s iron ore footprint in Quebec.

Ainsworth Game Technology reveals a significant $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to its North American operations, alongside other one-off losses, tempering its FY25 profit outlook.

RPMGlobal’s acquisition by Caterpillar has cleared its final legal hurdle, with shares suspended and a $5 per share cash payout set for mid-February.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the acquisition schemes for Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited by Snow Lake Resources, setting the stage for a significant shift in shareholder structure and market listing.

Apiam Animal Health shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Adamantem Capital-controlled entities, clearing a critical hurdle for the $500 million deal.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Caterpillar’s acquisition of mining software leader RPMGlobal, paving the way for a $5 per share payout to shareholders and a pending ASX trading halt.

Apiam Animal Health shareholders convened on 3 February 2026 to vote on a scheme of arrangement proposing acquisition by Adamantem Capital Fund II, with the board unanimously recommending approval. The scheme offers $0.87 cash per share or scrip alternatives, pending final court approval.

DGR Global has clarified its board's stance on Jiangxi Copper's takeover offer for SolGold, deeming it significantly undervalued. The company’s final voting position remains undecided ahead of the critical SolGold shareholder meeting.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets, including a 70% stake in the Pickle Crow Project, to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in scrip. FireFly shareholders will receive Bellavista shares, maintaining exposure to the assets while FireFly focuses on its copper-gold ambitions.

Forrestania Resources has secured 100% ownership of the Mt Palmer project and adjacent tenements, consolidating its position in Western Australia's Southern Cross and Mt Dimer gold hubs. The acquisition, settled through a substantial share issuance to Newcam Minerals, paves the way for accelerated development towards gold production.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.