Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Yowie Group Limited has extended the maturity of its secured working capital loan facility with Keybridge Capital Limited to March 2026 and increased the loan limit to A$2.5 million, including accrued interest.

Norwest Minerals reported a cash outflow in the December 2025 quarter driven by an intensive drilling program, ending with A$1.64 million in cash. The company signals potential capital raising while maintaining confidence in ongoing operations.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Fatfish Group Limited has refinanced its $5.67 million debt with Arena Investors LP and secured an additional $0.15 million through new convertible notes, including a board nomination right for Arena.

Altair Minerals has unlocked significant high-grade gold intercepts from historic drilling at its North Peters Prospect and identified a new promising target at Kmung within the Greater Oko Project in Guyana.

Chariot Resources has signed a non-binding MOU with Fujian Jinjianqiao to explore offtake, financing, and local processing for its Nigerian lithium projects, aiming to accelerate commercialisation.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Volt Group Limited has completed its acquisition of 4D Delta and secured a $4 million share placement, marking a significant step in its strategic growth.

Hillgrove Resources has released final assay results from its Emily Star drilling program, confirming significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that supports plans to expand mining operations at Kanmantoo.

Larvotto Resources’ latest diamond drilling at Clarks Gully reveals continuous high-grade antimony-gold mineralisation and promising tungsten zones, validating geophysical targeting and opening new avenues for resource expansion.

Ansell Limited announces the retirement of CEO Neil Salmon after five years in the role, appointing Nathalie Ahlström as his successor to lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.