Latest Regulatory Environment News

Viking Mines Ltd is set to acquire six tungsten projects in Nevada, including the historically productive Linka Project, supported by a $750,000 investment from American Tungsten Corp. This move positions Viking to tap into critical mineral demand amid soaring tungsten prices and geopolitical supply risks.

ECS Botanics is strategically preparing for entry into the US medicinal cannabis market, leveraging its EU-GMP certification and proprietary genetics amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2412 per Capital Note 3 security, payable in March 2026. The distribution reflects a 4.9784% annualised rate based on the BBSW plus a margin.

The ASX has suspended trading of Olympio Metals and Thorney Technologies shares due to delayed periodic report filings, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges for both companies.

Vintage Energy has signed a formal agreement to acquire Metgasco's 25% interest in the Southern Flank joint ventures for $5.9 million, advancing its strategic position in key gas assets.

4DMedical has locked in $30.2 million through an underwriting agreement ensuring full exercise of its listed options, lifting its cash reserves to $63.7 million and setting the stage for a pivotal year in commercialising its CT – VQ™ technology.

Locate Technologies has secured court approval for its scheme of arrangement, marking a pivotal shift as its shares suspend trading on the ASX ahead of a planned delisting and NZX listing.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 1.6883 per security for its perpetual capital notes, payable in March 2026. The distribution features a partially franked yield reflecting current market interest rates.

Prospech Limited has significantly increased its Jokikangas project tenure in northern Finland, targeting critical minerals like yttrium and niobium amid soaring European prices. The expansion positions the company strongly within a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction as it plans initial exploration activities.

Pantera Minerals has launched trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under ticker PTMLF, broadening its reach to U.S. investors and advancing its critical minerals exploration in Arkansas. This move complements its ASX listing and positions the company at the forefront of America’s push for secure domestic supply chains.

Locate Technologies secures court approval to transition its holding company to a newly listed New Zealand entity, marking a significant restructuring and ASX delisting.

Stellar Resources has reported robust metallurgical test results from its Severn Deposit, highlighting strong tin recoveries and production of a clean, high-grade concentrate. These findings reinforce the project’s potential as a low-cost, high-quality tin source in a stable jurisdiction.