Frenzy for gold M&A remains and SPACs are back say Ashurst Perkins Coie dealmakers Della-Bosca and Stewart

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A tough environment to build mines from scratch means the appetite for mergers and acquisitions among local gold producers will still be strong next year, according to a leading…

A tough environment to build mines from scratch means the appetite for mergers and acquisitions among local gold producers will still be strong in 2027, according to a leading law firm. Growing interest in Australia’s critical minerals from the United States via Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) is also set to give the WA deals market a boost. But gold remains the main ticket in town, with Ashurst Perkins Coie partner Carl Della-Bosca saying gold fever has at least another year to run. “We see gold consolidation to continue to be a big part in terms of driving M&A activity, particularly in WA,” he told The West Australian.

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