Latest Legal Dispute News

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.

Catalyst Metals Limited delivered a robust half-year result with revenues up 50% and profits rising 40%, driven by higher gold prices and operational advances including a doubling of reserves in the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Strata Investment Holdings plc reported a striking £6.16 million comprehensive profit for 2025, propelled by robust investment portfolio returns and a significant revaluation uplift in its copper royalty assets. Despite operational delays from adverse weather, the company’s strategic focus on high-conviction resource investments and royalties positions it well amid evolving commodity markets.

Jatcorp Limited reported a strong 36% revenue increase to $23 million for the half-year ended December 2025, narrowing its net loss and expanding its footprint across Asia Pacific markets despite ongoing legal challenges in China.

Acusensus Limited reported a robust 40% increase in revenue to $40.3 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by new contracts and international growth. However, the company recorded a substantial $20.8 million loss, largely due to a $16 million litigation settlement and strategic investments in future growth.

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.

Energy Resources of Australia reported a significantly reduced net loss of $50 million for 2025, driven by rehabilitation provision adjustments and higher interest income. Meanwhile, rehabilitation delays and Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition efforts highlight ongoing operational and ownership challenges.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reported a strong half-year EBITDA growth of 30.8% despite a $46.1 million legal settlement impacting net profit. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance amid a robust project pipeline and ongoing diversification.

Cycliq Group Limited reported a 27% revenue decline for the half-year ending December 2025 but managed to return to profitability amid strategic platform upgrades and steady customer engagement.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Celsius Resources has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX pending a Supreme Court ruling on the validity of its former auditor's 2011 resignation. The suspension will last until the court decision or 9 February 2026, whichever comes first.

Income Asset Management has resolved a protracted legal dispute with BGC involving former employees, agreeing to a $1.9 million settlement. A key shareholder has stepped in with a liquidity facility to support the company’s payment obligations.