Latest Legal Disputes News

Energy Transition Minerals' legal battle over the Kvanefjeld rare earths project moves from arbitration to Greenlandic and Danish courts, following a tribunal ruling that imposes significant costs on ETM's subsidiary.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) reported a robust H1 FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 30.8%, raising full-year guidance despite a significant legal settlement cost. The company’s diversified portfolio and strong order book underpin its optimistic outlook.

Earth’s Energy has settled a dispute with minority shareholders over its South Australian geothermal joint venture, agreeing to payments and transferring its JV interest subject to shareholder approval.

Keybridge Capital has obtained Italian court orders freezing AUD 4.7 million in assets tied to a waterfront property, as part of ongoing legal efforts to recover funds transferred in 2024.

TPC Consolidated and Wollar Solar have mutually terminated their acquisition agreement after unmet conditions, but both remain open to future partnerships.

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.