Latest Regulation News

The ACCC has rejected Coles’ plan to acquire a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

The ACCC has stepped in to prevent Coles from acquiring a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

Aureka Limited has completed a Concept Level Study for its Comstock Gold & Silver Project, selecting the Walkers Pit as the preferred site for a low capital, fast-start mining operation. The company has lodged a Prospecting Licence application and is advancing an infill drilling program to upgrade its 56,000-ounce inferred resource.

Kore Potash has updated shareholders at its 2026 AGM that its formal sale process now involves two parties after one withdrew earlier this year. The company cautions that no offers are guaranteed.

Resouro Strategic Metals has unveiled a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project, signalling a post-tax NPV of US$715 million and a 44.2% IRR over 20 years. Meanwhile, binding agreements for mining and processing at the Novo Mundo Gold Project promise to unlock additional value.

Mithril Silver and Gold has upgraded its Target 1 resource at the Copalquin project, delivering a 196% increase in indicated ounces and incorporating mining dilution to better reflect practical extraction scenarios.

Euroz Hartleys is set to sell its Capital Markets division to BMO Financial Group for A$145 million, refocusing on its Private Wealth operations and returning proceeds to shareholders.

Stakk Ltd anticipates its first operating profit in FY2026, driven by a surge in recurring revenue and major contract wins, with FY2027 revenue projected at $21.8 million based on existing agreements.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

Macarthur Minerals narrowed its loss to $1.82 million for FY26, bolstered by a major new investor and joint venture at its Lake Giles iron ore project in Western Australia.

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

Karoon Energy has successfully revived production at the Baúna SPS-92 well, lifting total output to 20,500 bopd and revising its 2026 capital expenditure guidance upward. Concurrently, the company plans a third phase of its on-market share buyback, citing undervaluation and disciplined capital allocation.