Latest Governance News

Mount Hope Mining Limited has explained the late lodgement of director interest disclosures as an administrative oversight, responding to ASX concerns over potential compliance breaches.

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, advancing plans for a 120 MWh manufacturing facility in Saxony.

Janus Electric has secured full California Air Resources Board approval for its JCM 540 battery-electric truck conversion system, enabling fleet operators to access up to US$90,000 in government vouchers per vehicle. This milestone accelerates Janus’ entry into the lucrative California zero-emission freight market.

Global Laser Enrichment, licensee of Silex’s laser uranium enrichment technology, has won a $28 million U.S. Department of Energy award to push next-gen nuclear fuel innovation, despite missing out on a larger $900 million contract.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

St George Mining reports exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation from surface that supports a significant resource upgrade.

Lion Energy has struck a pivotal farm-out deal with OPIC, securing 88% funding for its 2026 Bula Karang exploration well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, significantly reducing its financial exposure while retaining substantial upside.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a broad suite of Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates set for January 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

ChemX Materials Limited has completed its Deed of Company Arrangement and appointed a new board, yet remains suspended from ASX trading while relying on director-related funding. The company is focused on stabilisation and exploring future opportunities.

Auris Minerals Limited has been queried by the ASX following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, with the company denying any undisclosed information behind the surge.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.