Latest Regulatory Approvals News

Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) has struck a transformative deal to acquire Westgold’s Peak Hill Gold Project, adding nearly half a million ounces of gold resources and securing a strategic partnership to fast-track production.

Larvotto Resources extends high-grade gold-antimony-tungsten mineralisation at its Metz Mining Centre, with the Midas Gully lode now stretching over 700m and open at depth, supported by new geophysical data.

Strickland Metals has laid out an ambitious 2026 drilling program at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, targeting resource expansion and Pre-Feasibility Study support, despite delays in government approvals for its Shanac license.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource estimate by 650%, driven by new drilling data and expanded claim areas in Utah. The upgrade positions the project closer to a milestone of over one million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

Dreadnought Resources has confirmed near-complete gold recoveries from metallurgical tests at Metzke’s Find, underpinning a planned resource upgrade and scoping study for its Illaara Gold Project.

Redcastle Resources has secured a 60% earn-in to the Kilkenny Belt Package, adding 64km² of tenements adjacent to its existing Eastern Goldfields holdings and reinforcing its dual strategy of near-term development and regional exploration.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has locked in pre-approval under Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive for its Ema Rare Earth Project, including critical overseas activities in Brazil. This reduces regulatory uncertainty and supports funding efficiency for advancing the project’s development.

Jade Gas Holdings has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Christopher Newport due to personal reasons, with the board affirming ongoing focus on its Mongolian coal bed methane projects and starting a search for a successor.

Bank of Queensland has finalised the sale of its equipment finance portfolio to Challenger for $3.62 billion, marking a pivotal step in its strategic transformation. The transaction sets the stage for potential shareholder returns through a buyback and special dividend, pending approvals.

Kina Securities has successfully closed an oversubscribed PGK 235 million subordinated bond, set to list on the PNGX Debt Market on 6 May 2026, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over ten years.

Bourns, Inc. has crossed the 90% acceptance threshold in its takeover of Rakon, making the offer unconditional and triggering compulsory acquisition rights and a planned delisting from NZX.

Toro Energy shareholders face a pivotal vote on a takeover scheme by IsoEnergy, offering a near 80% premium and access to a diversified uranium portfolio across Australia, Canada, and the US.