Latest Regulatory And Legal News

Apiam Animal Health has announced a fully franked special dividend of 10 cents per share, payable before the completion of its proposed acquisition by Adamantem Capital entities. The dividend is conditional on the scheme’s effectiveness and offers shareholders potential tax benefits through franking credits.

European Lithium Limited has bolstered its cash reserves with over A$300 million from share sales in Critical Metals Corp, while delivering promising high-grade rare earth drilling results at its Greenland Tanbreez Project.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

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.

Siren Gold Limited has advanced its New Zealand gold and antimony projects with a major drilling campaign at Sams Creek and promising exploration results at Queen Charlotte, while navigating regulatory hurdles.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) reported key progress in its December 2025 quarter, including legal developments for its Greenland rare earth project, advancing a strategic mine acquisition in Spain, and moves toward a US Nasdaq listing.

Little Green Pharma welcomes a landmark US Executive Order directing cannabis rescheduling, a move poised to reshape the global medicinal cannabis landscape.

Auric Mining has secured four key tenements near Kalgoorlie for its Lindsay’s Gold Project, with further payments and share issuance contingent on a pending court ruling.

Besra Gold Inc. reported a $3.47 million loss for Q1 2026, weighed down by finance costs tied to a major gold purchase agreement. Despite asset impairments and net liabilities, management remains cautiously optimistic about ongoing funding and project development.

Superior Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following key announcements about court orders and a new prospectus, signaling a pivotal moment for the mining explorer.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has cleared the way for Superior Resources to resume trading by validating a contentious share issue from October 2025. This legal resolution lifts previous restrictions, allowing the company’s shares to be freely traded on the ASX once again.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.