Australian firms attracted significant takeover interest from private equity and foreign investors in 2026, featuring major proposals for steelmaker BlueScope Steel and rare earths producer Lynas Rare
Lynas Rare Earths confirmed takeover talks earlier this year failed to proceed due to high uncertainty. The major rare earth producer reported a sharp profit rise from record oxide prices while search
Lynas Rare Earths plans global expansion including a U.S. magnet facility following record profits from high oxide prices, though earnings missed forecasts due to operational challenges. The move aims
Lynas Rare Earths CEO forecasts tightened Chinese rare earth controls amid supply security concerns, while average selling prices hit record highs. The company is accelerating heavy rare earth product
Lynas Rare Earths partners with JS Link to establish a 3,000-ton/year neodymium iron boron magnet factory in Malaysia, investing A$50 million and securing an exclusive raw material supply agreement th
Lynas Rare Earths appointed Pol Le Roux as interim CEO, succeeding Amanda Lacaze. Le Roux will lead the world's largest rare earth producer outside China with over 20 years of industry experience.
Lynas Rare Earths and LS Eco Energy have partnered to boost rare earth metal production in Vietnam with an A$60 million commitment to their joint venture.
Lynas Rare Earths signed a $96 million supply agreement with the US Department of Defense, setting a floor price of $110/kg for neodymium-praseodymium oxide.
Lynas Rare Earths signed a deal with Japan's JARE to allocate 75% of heavy rare earth output amid Chinese export controls. The agreement sets a $110/kg minimum price for neodymium-praseodymium alloys
Lynas Rare Earths reported higher revenue in fiscal Q2 driven by NdPr demand, despite power disruptions reducing REO output.
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