Latest Strategic Expansion News

IRIS Metals has signed a binding agreement to farm-in exclusively to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, expanding its critical minerals portfolio and cancelling a planned capital raise. Exploration is set to begin in early 2026 with resource estimation targeted for 2027.

KGL Resources has appointed Sam Strohmayr as its new CEO, bringing deep global mining expertise, while also establishing a new operations office in Darwin to bolster stakeholder engagement.

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.

Woodside Energy Group announces the resignation of CEO Meg O’Neill, who will lead bp p.l.c., with Liz Westcott appointed Acting CEO as the company begins a formal succession process.

GemLife has secured a $21 million greenfield site in Townsville, Queensland, aiming to develop over 500 new homes and boost its Land Lease Community portfolio.

PlaySide Studios is gearing up for a pivotal 2026 with its highly anticipated game launch and strategic expansion into the MENAT region, underpinned by strong cost savings and leadership hires.

SKS Technologies has formalised its acquisition of Delta Elcom, a specialist electrical and communications firm, aiming to boost its market share in New South Wales' data centre sector and beyond.

Basin Energy has completed its initial drilling phase at the Sybella-Barkly rare earth and uranium project, significantly expanding its landholding and setting the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Freightways Group Limited is set to acquire VT Freight Express for A$71 million, marking a strategic expansion into Australia's B2B express delivery market. The acquisition is expected to boost earnings and complement Freightways’ existing B2C operations.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the rights to explore the expansive As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion into a high-potential mining district aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

AWAG has accelerated its growth trajectory by doubling its authorised representatives and increasing funds under management to $3.6 billion through strategic investments in Avalon Financial Services and SWR Chartered Accountants.

Fortescue Ltd has announced a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper, gaining full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. The deal values Alta Copper at C$139 million and aligns with Fortescue’s expanding copper strategy.