Latest Regulatory Delays News

Carbine Resources has secured key access agreements and is progressing regulatory approvals for its silica sand projects, maintaining a strong cash position as field activities prepare to restart in early 2026.

Eastern Resources Limited reports steady progress on its Marengo Gold Project farm-in agreement despite ministerial approval delays, alongside ongoing environmental assessments at Nowa Nowa and a director resignation.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.

88 Energy Limited has significantly expanded its Alaskan North Slope acreage and progressed its farm-out strategy despite regulatory delays, while maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing exploration.

Cooper Metals Limited is gearing up for significant drilling programs across its Queensland and Western Australia projects, supported by a robust cash position and favourable copper-gold market dynamics.

Sinowin Lithium, MRG Metals’ joint venture partner, aims to kick off production at the massive Corridor Sands Heavy Mineral Sands Project in Mozambique by March 2027, backed by significant early investment and regulatory approvals.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Control Bionics has raised $3.8 million to fuel growth, forged a key distribution deal with Tobii, and integrated with Apple’s BCI protocol, while advancing its NeuroStrip and NeuroBounce platforms.

Tigers Realm Coal continues to face significant delays in selling its Russian subsidiaries due to prolonged government approval processes and challenging market conditions. The company is exploring alternative strategies as operational risks mount.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.