Latest Regulatory Approval News

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.

Global Uranium and Snow Lake Resources have agreed to a binding merger scheme, with Snow Lake acquiring all remaining shares of Global Uranium. This follows a major drilling success at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project and regulatory approvals that pave the way for a combined uranium-focused entity.

Chariot Resources reports promising high-grade lithium assays in Nigeria and advances US exploration with 32 new drilling targets, while securing strategic MOUs for financing and offtake.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Botala Energy is progressing its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project in Botswana, backed by a significant investment from the Mineral Development Company of Botswana and aiming for first gas production in 2026 to help address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Australian Critical Minerals has made significant strides in preparing its flagship Flint Gold-Silver Project for drilling, while strengthening its leadership team and securing fresh capital to fuel exploration.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Orbminco Limited has completed its acquisition of the Majestic North Gold Project and initiated an infill drilling program to boost resource confidence. The company also refreshed its leadership with new technical and board appointments as it charts a strategic path forward.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

Next Science Limited has updated the payment date for its cash return of capital to 10 February 2026, following its recent asset sale and pending ASX delisting.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Income Asset Management Group reveals a challenging Q2 FY2026 marked by a significant fraud event, resulting in losses and a strategic debt raise to shore up liquidity. Despite setbacks, client relationships remain intact as the group navigates legal and regulatory hurdles.