Latest Regulatory Approvals News

Far East Gold has secured a pivotal PIPPIB approval for 9,000 hectares of its Idenburg Gold Project in Papua, Indonesia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path toward mine development.

Orthocell has appointed a second Canadian distributor for its nerve repair device Remplir™, achieving full national coverage and setting the stage for initial sales this quarter.

Hansen Technologies has agreed to acquire UK-based Digitalk for approximately A$66.4 million, aiming to boost its recurring revenue and global communications footprint. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and completed by year-end 2025.

Tivan Limited has secured six new exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, boosting its critical minerals portfolio with copper, cobalt, and gold prospects. The $500,000 deal complements its existing Turiscai Project and positions the company for accelerated exploration in a largely untapped region.

Genmin Limited has appointed Greg Lilleyman as Executive Chair to leverage his extensive iron ore expertise in driving the build-ready Baniaka project towards final investment decision and construction.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Mayne Pharma updates shareholders on the extended Foreign Investment Review Board approval deadline and the rescheduled court hearing for its acquisition scheme by Cosette Australia BidCo.

Pacific Nickel Mines Limited has agreed to sell its entire interest in the Kolosori Nickel Project to Green Rock Limited for a nominal $1, while securing a royalty agreement tied to future nickel ore shipments.

Finder Energy has signed a farmout agreement assigning 40% of its North Sea P2530 licence to Serica Energy, retaining operatorship and a 20% stake. This move aims to accelerate appraisal and development of the Wagtail oil discovery through strategic partnership and regulatory approvals.

Imricor Medical Systems and Amsterdam UMC have completed the first-ever ischemic ventricular tachycardia ablation fully guided by real-time MRI, marking a major advance in cardiac electrophysiology.

An independent expert report from Kroll Australia affirms the proposed merger between Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media is fair and in the best interests of Southern Cross shareholders, setting the stage for a major consolidation in Australian media.