Latest Regulatory Approvals News

Charger Metals NL reported steady progress in its June 2025 quarterly activities, advancing lithium exploration at the Lake Johnston Project in Western Australia with funding support from Rio Tinto Exploration. The company awaits further drilling permits to continue testing promising targets.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

OD6 Metals has reported strong high-grade copper results from its maiden drilling at Gulf Creek, NSW, alongside progress in rare earth metallurgical testing and closure of a regulatory investigation.

Elanor Investors Group announces a $125 million strategic investment from Rockworth Capital Partners to stabilise its balance sheet and fund growth, including the acquisition of Singapore’s Firmus Capital.

Zenith Minerals reports a landmark quarter with a 41% increase in gold resources at Dulcie Far North, a strategic land acquisition, and a successful A$3.5 million entitlement offer to accelerate exploration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Imricor Medical Systems reported significant regulatory and commercial progress in Q2 CY25, including CE mark approvals and expanded clinical trials, while maintaining a strong cash position.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to A$89 million to acquire a near 20% stake in Strike Energy, marking a strategic pivot towards Western Australia’s burgeoning gas market while maintaining strong liquidity and advancing exploration plans.

The Lottery Corporation has appointed Wayne Pickup as its new CEO, succeeding Sue van der Merwe who is retiring after 35 years in the industry. Pickup brings 25 years of global lottery experience and will begin in November 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Piedmont Lithium has outlined the detailed timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking a significant restructuring in the North American lithium supply chain. The merger will culminate in Piedmont’s delisting from Nasdaq and ASX, with Sayona shares taking center stage.

Lunnon Metals reports a first-ever gold Mineral Resource at Lady Herial alongside strong financial outcomes from its Scoping Study, while advancing negotiations with Gold Fields Ltd for ore processing.