Latest Government It News

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.

NEXTDC has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI to develop a cutting-edge sovereign AI infrastructure in Sydney, marking a major step in Australia’s digital sovereignty ambitions.

ActivePort Group Ltd is launching a pro-rata bonus option offer, granting shareholders 1 option per 5 shares held, exercisable at $0.04 and expiring in 2028. While no immediate funds will be raised, full exercise could inject over $9 million into the company.

Ardiden Ltd has completed its merger with Lac Gold, combining two premier Canadian gold projects and raising $10 million to fund upcoming drilling programs. The merger creates a stronger, cash-rich entity poised for growth in Quebec and Ontario.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional all-cash proportional takeover offer for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd shares at $1.30 each, representing a significant premium over recent trading prices and a competing bid by Novomatic.

Terragen Holdings has received nearly $1 million in R&D tax incentives, reinforcing its cash position and fueling ongoing development of its innovative agricultural biotech products.

Identitii Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $2.88 million, partially underwritten by Beauvais Capital Pty Ltd. The funds will support the development and commercialisation of its BNDRY platform amid ongoing patent litigation risks.

IPB Petroleum has signed a binding terms sheet to acquire a significant acreage position in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, including the Umiat oil field, while raising $1.27 million to fund exploration and development studies.

The Takeovers Panel has directed Emu NL and its former directors to cover a combined $41,712 in costs incurred by Wayburn Holdings during takeover proceedings, underscoring ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

6K Additive has landed a landmark US$27.4 million loan from the US Export-Import Bank, partnering with the Department of War to fund a major expansion in Pennsylvania that will quintuple powder production capacity and create over 50 new jobs.

HITIQ Limited has successfully raised $925,000 through an oversubscribed placement, issuing shares at a discount and attaching listed options to support its concussion management technology's commercialisation.