Latest Court Rulings News

Sigma Lithium has temporarily halted all mining and industrial production at its Grota do Cirilo operation in Brazil while awaiting a Federal Court of Appeals ruling over an environmental dispute involving Quilombola community rights. The company is maintaining its FY2027 production target of 330,000 tonnes, but has delayed its 240,000-tonne 12-month guidance by three months.

DPM Metals says its Vareš operation remains open after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Constitutional Court found the concession agreement and related land acts were not constitutionally compliant. Authorities now have six months to review the arrangements, leaving the mine operating but its legal framework unresolved.

Aguia Resources has begun commercial Pampafós phosphate production in Brazil and improved Santa Barbara gold recoveries, but its annual report carries a material going-concern warning. A Brazilian court has also declared the Três Estradas environmental licensing process null, leaving the company’s flagship new operation exposed to an unresolved legal fight.

Sigma Lithium says its Brazilian mining and processing operations remain active after reports of a preliminary court ruling allegedly suspending its environmental licences. The ASX-listed producer says it has received no legal notice and will begin its formal defence when Brazilian courts resume on September 8.

Celsius Resources disputes foreclosure attempts by Equinaire over its 40% stake in Makilala Mining amid court rulings and pending arbitration.

Zimplats Holdings reported a strong FY2026 with revenue climbing 57% to US$1.3 billion and profit before tax soaring 484% to US$387.5 million, driven by higher metal prices, increased ore volumes, and improved operational efficiency.

McGrathNicol Restructuring has been appointed voluntary administrators to Australian Pacific Coal and several subsidiaries, signalling a critical phase in the company’s financial and operational review. The Dartbrook Mine sale continues under receivership, with shares remaining suspended.

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a robust FY26 with net profit doubling to US$208.6 million, driven by strong sales growth and operational resilience amid geopolitical challenges. The company also announced a leadership change and reaffirmed its sustainability ambitions.

The Queensland Court of Appeal has overturned a prior Supreme Court decision that had set aside a statutory demand against Australian Pacific Coal, ordering the company to cover legal costs for both proceedings.

Celsius Resources faces a lifted court protection on its 40% MMCI stake amid disputes over capital increases and a contested copper offtake deal with Kiri Industries, setting the stage for arbitration.

Dateline Resources faces a US court injunction halting operations at its Colosseum Project, while ASX suspends and then reinstates trading over disclosure timing concerns.

The Federal Court found Domino’s liable for misleading conduct over historical pay agreements, awarding underpayment to the lead plaintiff. Wider claims remain unresolved amid ongoing legal uncertainty.