Latest Legal Developments News

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

Bowen Coking Coal's entire shareholding and options have been transferred to Argo Bowen 2 following a court-approved Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a key step in the company’s restructuring.

Brambles Limited has lodged an appeal against a Federal Court judgment in a class action involving shareholders from 2016-2017. The company maintains insurance coverage and promises ongoing market updates.

Atlas Arteria extinguishes a US$100 million put option with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, pauses Chicago Skyway sale, and faces a dismissed Dulles Greenway rate case with potential appeal.

Classic Minerals has restated its 80% beneficial interest in the Forrestania Gold Project, emphasizing that recent acquisitions by Forrestania Resources do not affect its rights, which remain protected amid ongoing Supreme Court litigation.

Atomic Eagle Limited has boosted its Muntanga Uranium Project resources by 24%, declared a maiden Ore Reserve, and confirmed project viability through an independent engineering review, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.

NH3 Clean Energy has marked strong progress in its WAH2 clean ammonia project by appointing Linde Engineering for FEED and securing a 15-year water supply agreement, setting the stage for a final investment decision by year-end.

Light & Wonder has been hit with a class action lawsuit in Victoria alleging misleading statements about its Dragon Train game, targeting shareholders who bought Chess Depositary Interests between May 2023 and September 2024. The company has pledged a vigorous defence amid ongoing legal challenges.

Strategic Energy Resources Limited (ASX: SER) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX ahead of a Supreme Court hearing concerning the appointment of its auditors. The suspension will remain until the company releases an announcement expected before market open on 14 April 2026.

Yowie Group Limited reported a steep 752% increase in its half-year loss to US$4.66 million, amid governance upheaval and impaired loans to its majority shareholder. The company faces ongoing legal and regulatory challenges while pursuing a turnaround.

Novatti Group has been served a writ in Malaysia over disputed earn-out payments from its 2022 ATX acquisition, with a claim of approximately AUD 2.67 million. Despite the legal challenge, ATX’s financial performance remains on an upward trajectory.

GreenX Metals has successfully completed a A$13.6 million placement while confirming Poland’s appeal against a Singapore court ruling, underscoring ongoing legal challenges alongside fresh capital.