Latest Federal Court News

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) reported a 13% increase in contract backlog to A$518 million in Q1 2026, driven by multiple major defence orders and the opening of a new Singapore facility. The company’s cash position remains strong despite a $4 million ASIC penalty.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million to push forward its fully permitted Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada, buoyed by a federal court ruling upholding project approvals and ongoing strategic partner discussions.

Dateline Resources is poised to release its Colosseum Gold Project Bankable Feasibility Study imminently, while expanding rare earth exploration at its new Music Valley project and bolstering its balance sheet with a $50 million placement.

Dubber Corporation reported a historic positive underlying operating cashflow run-rate in Q3 FY26, driven by a USD 3.06 million initial payment from a Tier 1 North American communications service provider and ongoing cost reductions. Recurring revenue dipped 6% quarter-on-quarter due to portfolio optimisation and foreign exchange impacts.

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.55 million penalty on Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, for limited breaches of the National Consumer Credit Act between 2019 and 2021. Solvar highlights strengthened governance and underwriting since the period in question.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) advances rehabilitation at its Ranger site while awaiting a Federal Court decision on Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition bid. Seasonal conditions and higher rainfall have delayed critical Pit 3 capping trials, with financial reserves remaining strong despite no production activity.

Energy Fuels has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with implementation targeted for early July.

Little Green Pharma has pushed back the Federal Court hearing for its Cannatrek acquisition to late May, setting a new timetable that includes a shareholder vote on May 22 and implementation targeted for June 1.

Regis Resources sustained strong gold output in Q3 2026 with 90.6koz produced at an AISC of $2,807/oz, while raising growth capital guidance amid rising diesel costs and advancing underground projects. The company declared a 15cps interim dividend, supported by a robust $1.13 billion cash and bullion position.

Little Green Pharma has postponed the shareholder vote on issuing new shares tied to its Cannatrek acquisition, pushing the decision back a month to allow time to meet outstanding conditions. Other resolutions will proceed as planned on April 22.

Australian Clinical Labs has been hit with a class action lawsuit linked to a 2022 cyberattack on Medlab Pathology, alleging breaches of consumer law and duty of care. The company denies the claims and plans a vigorous defence.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the merger of Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), paving the way for the scheme to become effective by the end of April. Eligible DUI shareholders will receive approximately 0.47241 AUI shares for each DUI share held.