Latest Legal Risks News

Insurance Australia Group’s half year net profit fell 35% to $505 million, weighed down by natural peril claims and integration costs from its RACQI acquisition. Despite this, the insurer maintains its full-year guidance and announces a $200 million share buy-back.

humm Group Limited has posted a statutory profit after tax of $13.9 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, marking a 49% decline from the previous year, driven by increased credit losses and legal costs. Despite challenges, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.

US1 Critical Minerals Limited has launched a substantial options offer to existing shareholders and institutional investors, aiming to raise up to $5.9 million upon exercise, while navigating ongoing litigation and capital challenges.

WIN Metals Ltd has launched a prospectus offering up to 78.57 million free attaching options to recent placement participants and its Executive Chairman, aiming to remove trading restrictions and enable market liquidity. The offer follows a $5.5 million capital raise and comes amid ongoing litigation risks.

DGR Global’s December quarter report highlights ongoing legal battles, a contested SolGold acquisition offer, and steady progress across its diverse resource portfolio.

ADX Energy reported a 24% drop in production due to mechanical issues but is advancing well workovers and new drilling, supported by a $3.5 million capital raise and plans for a dual listing in Oslo.

Oakridge International reports solid growth in healthcare technology revenues and product development progress, while navigating a potential legal claim from Teko International.

Papyrus Australia has taken a significant step towards commercialisation with a $4.2 million supply contract and the near completion of its Adelaide Rapid Prototyping and R&D Facility.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Silver Mines Limited has reported its best-ever drilling results at the Bowdens Silver Project in NSW while navigating a complex regulatory redetermination process. Exploration advances continue across its Australian and US projects, supported by a strong cash position.

GreenX Metals has raised A$13.6 million through a share placement to fund exploration at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany and Eleonore North Gold and Antimony Project in Greenland, reinforcing its balance sheet for 2026.