Latest Government It News

AF Legal Group has resolved a significant legal claim related to a senior lawyer's 2022 hire, incurring up to $600,000 in costs, while navigating an ongoing regulatory probe. Despite these challenges, the firm remains optimistic about improved profitability in the second half of FY25.

Hartshead Resources and joint venture partner RockRose Energy agree to a 28-day pause in procedural timelines for UK Southern Gas Basin Licence P2607, aiming to advance commercial discussions. The company remains committed to a constructive resolution while preserving its legal rights.

Challenger Gold Limited has formalized an Investment Protection Agreement with Ecuador, safeguarding its $75 million investment in the El Guayabo Project. Concurrently, the company announced a doubling of its Mineral Resource Estimate to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent across its Ecuadorian assets.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

Asara Resources has amicably settled its legal dispute with joint venture partner Costa Rica Dos over the Loreto Copper Project in Chile, paving the way for clearer project ownership and collaboration.

Generation Development Group (GDG) has forged a strategic alliance with BlackRock, combining local market leadership with global investment expertise to develop innovative retirement income solutions for Australian retirees.

High-Tech Metals Limited has announced a $1 million pro-rata entitlement issue, offering shares at $0.15 each alongside free listed options, aiming to fund exploration at its Mt Fisher - Mt Eureka Project and strengthen working capital.

Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.

Torque Metals has won a $144,500 co-funded drilling grant from the Western Australian government to explore down-plunge extensions of high-grade gold at its Paris Gold Project, potentially expanding its resource base.

Sandfire Resources has agreed to sell its Old Highway Gold Project to Catalyst Metals for A$32.5 million, aiming to bolster rehabilitation efforts at its DeGrussa mine and unlock new local opportunities.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil has further reduced its carbon emissions, reinforcing its status as a world-leading low-emission nickel producer and attracting strategic investor interest.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.