Latest Regulatory Approval News

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.

AuMEGA Metals has launched a C$10 million private placement to fund an extensive drilling program targeting high-potential gold and base metal prospects in Newfoundland’s Cape Ray District. The financing aims to unlock value from its significant mineral resources and strategic landholdings.

iCandy Interactive’s subsidiary Lemon Sky Studios has appointed a seasoned industry leader to drive global partnerships, secured over A$1 million in recent contracts, and is exploring strategic options to unlock shareholder value.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu mineral projects in Timor-Leste and signed a non-binding agreement to form a joint venture with the state-owned Murak Rai. The move positions Tivan at the forefront of mineral exploration in a highly prospective but underexplored region.

Vysarn Limited and the Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation have advanced their Kariyarra Water Scheme with a key groundwater licence application and a bid to supply bulk water to Port Hedland.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

Bannerman Energy has secured a landmark $321.5 million strategic investment from CNNC Overseas Limited to jointly develop the Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, enabling debt-free construction and a market-priced offtake agreement with a Tier-1 nuclear utility.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

Strategic Energy Resources Limited is set to consolidate its shares on a 1-for-20 basis, significantly reducing the number of shares on issue and adjusting option exercise prices. The move, effective from April 1, 2026, follows all necessary approvals and aims to streamline the company’s capital structure.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

BlinkLab has expanded its pivotal FDA 510(k) autism diagnostic trial to nine top U.S. sites, adding Drexel University ahead of the Q1 2026 study start. This move follows a successful pilot study that exceeded FDA benchmarks, positioning BlinkLab Dx 1 for regulatory clearance.