Latest Federal Court News

Morella Corporation has initiated Federal Court proceedings against former receivers over disputed proceeds from a 2020 asset sale, aiming to recover value for shareholders without disrupting current operations.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

London City Equities reveals a strong half-year performance with an 18% rise in investment portfolio values and a favourable legal development involving Excelsior Capital. The company anticipates increased liquidity and is actively seeking new long-term investments.

Imperial Pacific reports a robust 17% increase in portfolio value for the half year ending December 2025, driven by gains in London City’s holdings and the strategic liquidation of Excelsior Capital. The company also paid a fully franked 7 cent dividend, signalling confidence despite pending audit reviews.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

BPH Energy has raised $1.2 million through a share placement to accelerate its hydrocarbon projects and support Cortical Dynamics, ahead of a critical Federal Court hearing on its PEP-11 permit extension.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders, marking a key step in Snow Lake Resources’ proposed acquisition. Shareholder and optionholder meetings are set for late January 2026 to vote on the transaction.

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.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc has removed director Ross Love following a Federal Court decision denying an injunction sought by Love and his associated company. The company continues to face ongoing legal proceedings amid serious workplace allegations.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited (GUE) has registered its scheme booklet with ASIC, detailing the proposed acquisition by Snow Lake Resources Ltd. The independent expert report supports the fairness and reasonableness of the deal, with GUE directors unanimously recommending shareholder approval.

RPMGlobal shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Caterpillar’s subsidiary, marking a pivotal step toward finalising the deal pending regulatory and court approvals.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.