Latest Regulatory Approvals News

Besra Gold has received conditional renewal terms for its critical Bau Gold Project mining lease, marking progress amid ongoing tenure uncertainties and financial commitments.

Li-S Energy has secured vital approvals to airfreight lithium-sulfur prototype cells to the United States, paving the way for direct engagement with US defence and drone sectors.

Stelar Metals has entered a binding earn-in agreement to acquire 100% of the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to leverage surging tungsten prices and its NT development expertise with a planned drilling campaign.

Equus Energy’s Pre-FEED study confirms the technical and commercial viability of its North West Shelf gas project, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and execution risks while targeting both LNG export and WA domestic gas markets.

Anteris Technologies reported a $22.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 but bolstered its cash position to $283 million following a $320 million capital raise. The company is scaling manufacturing and clinical activities for its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve, with US patient enrolment now underway in the pivotal PARADIGM Trial.

Brookside Energy has captured over 40% of its targeted Riverbend acreage in Oklahoma, advancing its development plans to expand its Anadarko Basin footprint and drilling inventory.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the acquisition of Winsome Resources by Li-FT Power, triggering the legal effectiveness of the share and option schemes. Winsome shares will suspend trading on the ASX from 12 May 2026, with key implementation and delisting dates set for later this month.

TMK Energy reports a steady 13% rise in average daily gas output in April 2026, supported by a recent Independent Technical Review and preparations for pilot well drilling in Mongolia. The company prioritises using produced gas for reliable power supply amid growing energy demand.

Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.

EBR Systems accelerated its U.S. commercial rollout of the WiSE CRT System in Q1 2026 with implant volumes more than doubling and revenue hitting US$2.4 million. The company also secured a key regulatory milestone in Australia with TGA Priority Review, yet losses deepened and cash burn intensified, raising fresh questions about its funding runway.

Energy Transition Minerals has secured a non-binding MOU with Traxys Europe for the potential exclusive offtake of tin, tantalum, and niobium concentrates from its Penouta mine, positioning the project as a strategic Western source of critical minerals.