North American Construction Group (NOA) Acquires Iron Mine Contracting

Group 1 - North American Construction Group Ltd. (NYSE:NOA) experienced a share price increase of 2.02% from December 22 to December 29, 2025, ranking among the top gaining energy stocks for that week [1] - The company provides a variety of mining and heavy construction services, primarily focused on the Canadian oil sands sector [2] - On December 18, NOA announced the acquisition of Iron Mine Contracting (IMC) for approximately C$115 million, which is expected to enhance its presence in the Australian mining services market and increase its incremental EPS by about 20% in 2026 [3] Group 2 - The acquisition of IMC is viewed as a strategic move to expand into the Western Australian market, which is significant for base metals, precious metals, and critical & rare earth minerals [3] - The company has seen its share price decline by nearly 35% since the start of 2025, indicating potential challenges despite recent positive developments [3]