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Crestlink / Aztec Resources

Approved · Waiver · decided in 35 days, 16 Oct 2026

Resources & MiningWA-80044ACCC register

Crestlink Koolan Pty Ltd, part of the Crestlink Group (backed by Cerberus Capital Management LP), proposes to acquire 100% of shares in MGX Resources Limited's subsidiary, Aztec Resources Limited. The transaction involves Koolan Island iron ore mining assets and associated rehabilitation obligations, aligning with Crestlink's Kimberley logistics hub development.

Timeline

  1. 11 Sept 2026Filed with the ACCC
  2. 16 Oct 2026Notification waiver determination publishedPDF · 140.4 KB

Acquisition details

Crestlink Koolan Pty Ltd ( Crestlink Koolan ) proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in MGX Resources Limited's ( MGX ) wholly owned subsidiary, Aztec Resources Limited, which through its subsidiaries holds the Koolan Island iron ore mining assets (the Acquisition ). Crestlink Koolan is part of the Crestlink Group. The Crestlink Group is an Australian infrastructure and logistics provider with a focus on the Kimberley region and northern Australia. The Crestlink Group is backed by US infrastructure investor Cerberus Capital Management LP. Koolan Island has approached the natural end of its iron ore production and shipping operations, which were completed in July 2026. As part of the Acquisition, Crestlink Koolan will assume responsibility for the remaining mine rehabilitation obligations at Koolan Island. MGX is already undertaking substantial earthworks to remediate disturbed areas, with the remaining rehabilitation obligations at completion primarily related to the site's key infrastructure assets. Crestlink Koolan is establishing a logistics hub in the Kimberley region.

Parties

Acquirer
CRESTLINK KOOLAN PTY LTD ABN - 25 692 844 394
Target
AZTEC RESOURCES LIMITED ABN - 45 078 548 562
Other parties
Cerberus Capital Management LP, CRESTLINK COCKATOO PTY LTD ABN - 91 615 631 386, MGX RESOURCES LIMITED ABN - 87 008 670 817
ANZSIC
  • 0801 Iron Ore Mining
  • 0804 Gold Ore Mining
  • 4810 Water Freight Transport
  • 5299 Other Transport Support Services n.e.c.
  • 6240 Financial Asset Investing
  • 6419 Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

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