Latest Regulatory Approval News

Ballard Mining’s infill drilling at the Baldock deposit continues to reveal strong high-grade gold intersections, underpinning plans for a maiden ore reserve by mid-2026. The program is 74% complete, boosting confidence in resource conversion and future mine life.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a major environmental milestone at its Ema Rare Earth Elements project, successfully restoring clay chemistry post in-situ recovery trials. This breakthrough supports regulatory approvals and moves the project closer to production.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has made significant strides at its Desert Star Projects in California, including key technical appointments, regulatory approvals, and preparations for maiden drilling. Positioned near major rare earth and gold mines, the projects reaffirm their potential to contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows promising response rates in first line non-small cell lung cancer, especially in patients with low or no PD-L1 expression.

Vectus Biosystems has agreed to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics for US$3 million in shares and warrants, gaining a strategic equity position while refocusing on its cardiovascular and fibrosis pipeline.

Vault Minerals Limited has announced a significant security consolidation, reducing its ordinary shares and performance rights by a factor of more than six. The move, effective from mid-November, aims to streamline the company’s capital structure ahead of resumed trading.

Prominence Energy has achieved a pivotal milestone with the award of Petroleum Exploration Licence 803 for its Gawler Hydrogen Project, positioning itself as a key player in Australia's emerging natural hydrogen sector. The company also strengthened its leadership team and completed a $1.75 million capital raise to fund its growth ambitions.

Iluka Resources has withdrawn its synthetic rutile sales guidance due to uncertainties stemming from Venator's sale and idling of its Greatham titanium dioxide facility. The move highlights growing market challenges and contract renegotiations in the pigment sector.

Tivan Limited has received regulatory clearance to begin drilling at its Sandover Fluorite Project, aiming to unlock high-grade fluorite deposits with assays reaching 94% CaF2. The staged drilling program marks a significant step toward defining a commercially viable resource.

The ASX has granted key waivers allowing Southern Cross Media to proceed with its acquisition of Seven West Media without shareholder approval, smoothing the way for a major media consolidation.

PainChek Limited has appointed Sasha Grant as Head of Growth for its AI-powered Infant App, aiming to scale its presence in a $15 billion global market. Early Australian adoption shows promising conversion rates as the company prepares for international expansion.