Latest Asset Acquisition News

Key Petroleum has moved its eight Potential Commercial Area applications into formal government evaluation, aiming to secure long-term tenure in Queensland’s Cooper-Eromanga Basin. Meanwhile, the company raised A$129,000 through an entitlement offer and is exploring international growth opportunities.

Xstate Resources has pushed back the closing date of its public offer to early August, setting the stage for a potential ASX re-listing by late August following key approvals and asset acquisition.

Karoon Energy announces CEO Dr Julian Fowles will depart by mid-2026 as the company relocates key corporate roles to Brazil and the USA, initiating a global search for a Houston-based successor.

Openn Negotiation Ltd moves forward with a creditor-approved recapitalisation plan following voluntary administration, while its shares remain suspended on the ASX.

Openn Negotiation Ltd remains under a Deed of Company Arrangement with no operational activity during the September quarter, focusing on recapitalisation efforts following insolvency and voluntary administration.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) has acquired exploration license EL6895, adding 972 km² to its Overland Uranium Project and uncovering significant near-surface uranium potential from historic data. Drilling is set to resume in July 2025 to test this promising new target alongside existing deeper uranium prospects.

Medallion Metals reports standout gold and copper assays from Harbour View infill drilling, reinforcing resource confidence ahead of a July update and advancing its strategic Forrestania acquisition.

Bluechiip Limited has completed the sale of its assets amid liquidation, with creditors voting to wind up the company and no expected returns for unsecured creditors or shareholders.

Multistack International Limited is set to sell all assets and liabilities of its operating subsidiary to Super Link Company Limited, marking a strategic exit from its loss-making industrial cooling business. The company will retain a small net asset base while exploring new business opportunities.

Rhythm Biosciences has regained NATA accreditation for its geneType laboratory, a key step toward commercialising its ColoSTAT® cancer risk test as an in-house diagnostic.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Askari Metals is advancing its African exploration strategy with detailed field campaigns targeting tin, tantalum, and gold mineralisation in Namibia and Ethiopia, while evaluating strategic acquisitions to bolster its portfolio.