Latest Strategic Acquisition News

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Embark Early Education Limited has launched an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice of scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate Embark’s position in the early childhood education sector with a strategic acquisition.

Scout Security outlines a bold transformation with the acquisition of Roo Inc., expansion into insuretech, and a pivot to AI-driven smart security solutions, positioning itself for accelerated growth and profitability.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Credit Clear Limited has agreed to acquire DTS, a SaaS collections business with a 35-year history, for A$7.75 million, enhancing its digital platform and global footprint. The deal is expected to be earnings accretive and unlock new growth opportunities across multiple international markets.

EPX Limited has secured Wattwatchers Pty Limited through a Deed of Company Arrangement, backed by a $2.14 million placement and a Share Purchase Plan to raise additional funds. This strategic move enhances EPX’s energy monitoring capabilities and recurring revenue streams.

Caprice Resources has completed the acquisition of the Comet Exploration Project, significantly expanding its Island Gold Project footprint in Western Australia's Murchison Goldfields. This strategic move triples the company's contiguous landholding along a proven gold corridor, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Taruga Minerals has confirmed significant gold and copper mineralisation at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, underpinning its 2026 exploration plans. The results validate historical data and set the stage for targeted drilling campaigns.