Latest Court Rulings News

Holista Colltech has agreed to pay US$1.8 million to settle a US judgment enforced by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, resolving a long-running dispute with ProImmune Company LLC. The settlement reflects a significant discount on the original US$2.06 million judgment plus accruing interest and legal fees.

Peninsula Energy has won a Supreme Court ruling validating a contentious nearly 20 million share issuance from February despite prospectus lapses, prompting a request to lift its trading suspension.

Terramin Australia has advanced its flagship Tala Hamza Zinc Project into early development with strong Algerian government backing and a revised 2.0Mtpa mining study. Meanwhile, a court ruling returned the Bird in Hand Gold deposit to the company, prompting strategic reviews, all while the group manages a tight cash position supported by a recent $1 million share placement.

Peninsula Energy (ASX: PEN) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a Supreme Court decision on the validity of share sales made earlier this year. The court hearing, set for 22 April, will determine if required disclosures were properly made for sales between February and April 2026.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Brambles has faced a mixed Federal Court ruling in a class action over its FY17 profit guidance, with some claims upheld and others dismissed. The financial impact remains uncertain as the company reviews the judgment and potential appeals.

The High Court of Asturias has upheld a municipal council's procedural ruling against EMC Gold’s urban plan amendment for the Salave Gold Project, leaving the project’s technical merits untouched. EMC Gold signals ongoing stakeholder engagement and alternative development strategies ahead.

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has swung to a $38.9 million half-year profit, buoyed by a significant UK settlement and improved Australian drilling operations despite revenue pressures.

ADX Energy has reported encouraging initial flow test results from the Reifling Formation at its Welchau-1 well, confirming the presence of methane gas and potential light oil. Ongoing testing aims to establish sustained production and further reservoir characteristics.

ADX Energy has restarted flow testing at its Welchau-1 well in Austria after regulatory delays, aiming to confirm the commercial viability of light oil and gas-condensate reservoirs in the Reifling Formation.

GreenX Metals has successfully completed a A$13.6 million placement while confirming Poland’s appeal against a Singapore court ruling, underscoring ongoing legal challenges alongside fresh capital.