Latest Regulatory Approval News

Anson Resources has lodged an updated Small Mining Operations notice for its 10,000tpa Green River lithium carbonate plant in Utah, marking the last significant regulatory hurdle before construction. The revised plant layout, backed by a near-complete Pre-feasibility Study, leverages existing infrastructure and private land ownership to enhance project bankability.

HUB24 continued its strong growth trajectory in Q3 FY26 with $4 billion in net platform inflows and announced plans to acquire the trustee of its super fund, signaling strategic consolidation amid market volatility.

Cosmo Metals is gearing up for a significant drilling campaign at its Kanowna Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while systematic exploration at its NSW projects has revealed two high-priority copper-gold VMS targets. The company also bolstered its balance sheet with a $1.55 million entitlement offer to fund ongoing work.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.

VHM Limited has ditched its Shenghe Resources offtake agreement to broaden market options and approved a direct jump to full-scale 5Mtpa development at its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project. Key regulatory approvals and a major drilling campaign underpin progress towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision and production slated for late 2027.

Melbana Energy is poised to resume 100% ownership of its Cuban Block 9 after its partner Sonangol defaulted on US$23.5 million in cash calls. Fresh seismic data and well results have refined reservoir understanding, derisking future drilling plans.

AnteoTech (ASX: ADO) pushed forward its advanced battery and life sciences technologies in the March 2026 quarter, achieving key product validations and expanding its sales pipeline to record levels. The company ended the period with A$3.3 million cash and no debt following a recent A$3.5 million capital raise.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources, while spinning off its remaining Cobar Basin assets into a new ASX-listed company, Spectre Metals. Exploration highlights from the Southern Nights Complex and Nombinnie Prospect underpin the growth potential of the new entity.

Patrys has raised A$3.2 million through a share placement to fund its injectable quetiapine program’s Phase 1A clinical trial and FDA pre-IND preparations.

Orthocell’s Q1 FY26 revenue hits $3.2 million, buoyed by growing US sales of its Remplir nerve repair device and a robust $48 million cash position supporting global expansion.

Riversgold has secured a new tenement adjoining its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, boosting its project area to 8.36 km2 and adding key land for infrastructure and exploration.

PPK Group has inked a conditional deal to sell its near 40% interest in Craig International Ballistics to German defence firm Mehler for a headline price of A$27.45 million plus a potential earn-out. Completion is targeted by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory and contractual conditions.