Latest Regulatory Approval News

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Pacific Nickel Mines Limited has agreed to sell its entire interest in the Kolosori Nickel Project to Green Rock Limited for a nominal $1, while securing a royalty agreement tied to future nickel ore shipments.

Finder Energy has signed a farmout agreement assigning 40% of its North Sea P2530 licence to Serica Energy, retaining operatorship and a 20% stake. This move aims to accelerate appraisal and development of the Wagtail oil discovery through strategic partnership and regulatory approvals.

Imricor Medical Systems and Amsterdam UMC have completed the first-ever ischemic ventricular tachycardia ablation fully guided by real-time MRI, marking a major advance in cardiac electrophysiology.

An independent expert report from Kroll Australia affirms the proposed merger between Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media is fair and in the best interests of Southern Cross shareholders, setting the stage for a major consolidation in Australian media.

Red Sky Energy has completed drilling the Killanoola-2 well in South Australia, confirming hydrocarbons but facing low permeability challenges. The well is now suspended, with plans for future completion and stimulation to unlock production potential.

ASF Group's subsidiary ASF Capital has secured AUSTRAC registration as a Digital Currency Exchange provider, marking a regulatory milestone without commencing crypto operations or holding digital assets.

Petratherm Limited has initiated an extensive resource drilling program at its Rosewood Titanium Project, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource over a 40km area. Concurrent environmental baseline studies are also underway to support future mining applications.

Orthocell has completed its first Remplir™ surgical case in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal step in its Asian commercialisation strategy. The launch at the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Congress and partnership with MontsMed set the stage for broader regional growth.

Eastern Metals is progressing its acquisition of Raptor Resources and has agreed to sell its Browns Reef Project, while planning a $4-5 million capital raise pending shareholder approval.

Bioxyne Limited, through its subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences, has inked an exclusive deal to import, manufacture, and distribute Curaleaf’s Que Medical Inhalation Device in Australia, with a nationwide launch set for November 2025.