Latest Regulatory Approvals News

EQ Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire six exploration permits near its Mt Carbine tungsten mine for A$250,000, aiming to expand its regional resource pipeline and support a hub-and-spoke processing model.

Horizon Oil confirms its takeover offer for Cue Energy shares as best and final, holding a majority stake and with all regulatory approvals cleared. The offer period closes on 19 June 2026, with liquidity risks flagged for minority shareholders who abstain.

Astron Limited’s updated economic study for Phase 2 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project reveals a $1.5 billion incremental pre-tax NPV8 and a mine life extended to 52 years, doubling ore throughput and reinforcing the project’s long-term strategic value.

Sentinel Metals has kicked off its first diamond drilling campaign at the Columbia Gold-Silver Project in Montana, marking a major regulatory milestone and deploying a low-emission rig to test high-priority targets.

Diamond Infraco has officially satisfied multiple regulatory conditions in its takeover offer for Atlas Arteria, freeing the offer from several major hurdles and holding a 34.56% stake.

Alterity Therapeutics has clinched FDA agreement on the pivotal Phase 3 trial design for ATH434, targeting Multiple System Atrophy, with the trial set to begin by the end of 2026.

Lakes Blue Energy reports promising pressure build-up and confirms extensive gas-bearing sands at Wombat-5, targeting enhanced perforation and flow testing in late August 2026.

Mont Royal Resources has unveiled an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths Project, confirming robust economics and a long mine life with strategic importance for Western critical minerals supply chains.

Raiden Resources has struck a binding deal with Forgent PLC to potentially sell an 80% stake in its Mt Sholl nickel-copper-PGE project, while retaining a 20% free-carried interest. The transaction could inject over A$1 million in cash and shares, aligning with Raiden’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on core assets.

Helix Resources highlights unresolved legal and procedural issues in the Gold Basin-CANEX arrangement despite shareholder approval, underscoring ongoing court scrutiny and contested joint venture validity.

Maritana Minerals has increased the processing capacity of its Black Swan Processing Hub to 2.5 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin mid-2026 and first production expected in the second half of 2027.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has issued a prospectus offering over 632 million new options to eligible investors as part of a broader recapitalisation, potentially raising $6.3 million if exercised.