Latest Regulatory Environment News

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, featuring substantial existing infrastructure and a rich production history. The acquisition is backed by a $30 million capital raise and signals a strategic expansion into a premier US mining jurisdiction.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a 21% increase in gold production for FY26 at its Simberi Operations, with costs expected between A$4,000 and A$4,400 per ounce. However, key capital investment decisions hinge on unresolved Papua New Guinea tax assessments and mining lease approvals.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2556 per security on its capital notes, with a 70% franking rate and payment scheduled for December 22, 2025.

Manuka Resources has gained approval for a secondary listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, enhancing trading access for local shareholders and supporting its strategic growth in critical and precious metals projects across New Zealand and Australia.

Laserbond Limited has updated its dividend announcement to specify the issue date for shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns for the first half of FY2025.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Haranga Resources confirms that the Lincoln Gold Project in California is production ready, with critical permits approved and infrastructure in place, setting the stage for a rapid restart.

Zeus Resources has updated its JORC Table and revealed compelling geophysical survey results at its Casablanca Antimony Project in Morocco, identifying multiple drill-ready anomalies linked to high-grade quartz-stibnite veins. A trenching program is set to begin soon, paving the way for targeted drilling.

Atlas Arteria has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.20 per security for the six months ending June 2025, payable in early October. The dividend is fully unfranked, reflecting the company’s international income streams.

Mandrake Resources reports significant lithium concentrations in clastic zones of the Paradox Formation at its Utah Lithium Project, highlighting strong potential for large-scale lithium brine extraction.

AMP Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.8508 per AMP Capital Notes 2 security, payable in December 2025, reflecting a partly franked yield based on current market rates.