Latest Strategic Expansion News

Thunderbird Resources has completed its acquisition of LM2 Metals, gaining full ownership of the Springfield Gold Deposit in central NSW and issuing over 28 million shares as part of the deal.

NRW Holdings capped FY25 with strong financials and a strategic acquisition, setting the stage for an optimistic FY26. The addition of Fredon Industries expands NRW’s footprint and diversifies its service pillars amid challenging market conditions.

Hammer Metals has secured an option to acquire the Mt Sefton Gold Project in Western Australia, expanding its portfolio into a largely unexplored greenstone belt near the Gruyere deposit. Historic soil sampling shows promising gold and arsenic anomalies, setting the stage for upcoming exploration.

Retail Food Group Limited demonstrated resilience in FY25 with slight sales growth and strategic expansions, setting a positive tone for FY26. Key brand innovations and franchisee support underpin its growth trajectory amid leadership transition.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, boosting its landholding by 25% and advancing exploration with promising high-grade lithium intercepts. The company also secured a strategic partnership to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself for the anticipated lithium market rebound.

Element 25 Limited has announced significant progress in expanding its Butcherbird manganese mine and developing a US-based high-purity manganese refinery, backed by substantial government grants and strategic partnerships with automotive giants.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with record revenue and profit growth, strengthened by key acquisitions that expanded its market share to 22%. The company’s focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation sets the stage for continued momentum in 2026.

Santa Fe Minerals Limited has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in four promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, backed by a $6 million placement to accelerate exploration. The deal significantly broadens Santa Fe’s presence in a prolific West African gold region.

Patrys Limited has expanded its clinical pipeline by acquiring Reliis Pty Ltd, gaining a proprietary injectable formulation of Quetiapine aimed at the large and underserved delirium market. This strategic move balances Patrys’ portfolio with a near-term pharmaceutical asset alongside its biologics program.

Electro Optic Systems has completed its acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business, marking a strategic expansion into the AUKUS market and enhancing its counter-drone technology portfolio.

Nex Metals Explorations reported no exploration spending in Q1 FY26 but made significant strides by finalising a profit-sharing deal for its Kookynie project and entering Egypt’s Eastern Desert mining scene.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, strengthening its foothold in Queensland’s Taroom Trough ahead of key drilling activities in 2026.