Latest Dispute Resolution News

Rural Funds Group has lodged replacement constitutions for its key trusts, Rural Funds Trust and RF Active, refining governance, stapling mechanics, and compliance frameworks to align with evolving regulatory standards.

Nex Metals Explorations and the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation have formalised a joint venture to combine WTAC’s capital and cultural knowledge with Nex Metals’ technical expertise to pursue gold projects in Western Australia.

Janus Electric has raised A$4.5 million through a discounted private placement, aiming to accelerate battery supply, truck production, and certification efforts across Australia and North America.

Equatorial Resources has completed its final arbitration submissions against the Republic of Congo with a final ICSID award expected in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, the company continues to seek clarity on the status of its iron ore exploration permits in Guinea amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Earth’s Energy Limited has clarified its ASX disclosures regarding a dispute and subsequent settlement with minority shareholders over its geothermal joint venture, highlighting the evolving nature of the matter and compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc has resolved its Federal Court proceedings with a settlement, allowing the company to refocus on its core business priorities.

Conrad Asia Energy has triggered a US$5 million milestone payment from PT Nations Natuna Barat, marking a key step towards production at the Mako gas field targeted for late 2027. The company also resolved a cash call dispute with Empyrean, strengthening its financial footing.

Capstone Copper has resolved a significant labour dispute at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, ratifying a new three-year agreement that ends a strike and sets the stage for a return to full operations.

Beam Communications has received a US$9.03 million lump-sum payment from Roadpost, fully resolving its Zoleo divestment and dispute. This upfront cash injection accelerates value realisation and clears the way for Beam to focus on its core satellite communications business.

US1 Critical Minerals has obtained a Federal Court undertaking preventing the transfer or encumbrance of disputed Rare Earth tenements in California, with a trial scheduled for April 2026.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings has reached a confidential settlement over its Harbour Towers dispute, anticipating a net gain and cash inflow in FY2026. This resolution reverses prior impairment losses and signals a positive financial turn for the embedded energy provider.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has agreed to acquire the remaining 49% stake in Challenger Mines Pty Ltd from Adelong Gold Limited, aiming to resolve a protracted joint venture dispute and restart operations at the Challenger Gold Mine.