Latest Regulatory Environment News

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

Core Energy Minerals has secured all necessary permits to launch its maiden aircore drilling campaign at the Cummins Uranium Project in South Australia, targeting a significant paleochannel system with historic uranium mineralisation.

Vinyl Group has applied to the Federal Court for an extension to lodge delayed cleansing notices, aiming to lift its ASX trading suspension. The court hearing is set for 5 June 2025, with market watchers awaiting the outcome.

Lincoln Minerals has revealed a sophisticated multi-phase copper-base metals system at its Minbrie Project in South Australia, following a detailed re-logging and assay program. With laboratory results pending, the company is gearing up for targeted drilling in the second half of 2025.

Resolute Mining faces uncertainty over its Guinea exploration permits amid unconfirmed reports of revocation, while negotiating their transfer to AngloGold Ashanti.

FAR Limited has been formally hit with a $6 million claim from Woodside Energy related to unrecoverable petroleum expenditures in Senegal, raising questions about potential financial exposure.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Smartpay Holdings Limited posted solid FY25 financials with revenue surpassing $104 million, driven by Australian market gains and promising New Zealand pilot progress. The company is advancing its trans-Tasman payments strategy amid regulatory developments.

InFocus Group Holdings has secured a $3.25 million contract to develop a cutting-edge white-label iGaming platform for Taiwanese firm TG Solutions, marking a significant expansion into the digital gaming sector.

Antilles Gold’s joint venture has inked key offtake agreements for all gold and copper/gold concentrates from the Nueva Sabana mine, boosting project financing prospects.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed historical high-grade copper, lead, zinc, and silver assays at its Minbrie project through re-assaying legacy drill core, reinforcing the prospect's district-scale potential in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.