Latest Regulatory Environment News

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

Boss Energy reports a successful ramp-up to commercial production at its Honeymoon uranium mine, backed by a robust $229 million cash position and promising growth at its US Alta Mesa project.

The Acting President of the Takeovers Panel has declined an interim order to postpone FBR Limited’s upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting, keeping the scheduled vote on track.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has completed its acquisition of Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, securing a significant rare earths landholding in Brazil after an extended due diligence process.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest 1% decline in net profit to AUD 3.317 billion for the six months ended March 2025, maintaining its interim dividend and advancing key digital and sustainability initiatives.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have reported impressive assay results from drillhole CDH-61 at the Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project, confirming over 300 metres of high-grade mineralisation and a robust high-grade core. This milestone reinforces Mankayan's status as a world-class undeveloped copper-gold asset with significant development optionality.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed a key pipeline acquisition in California’s Sacramento Basin, significantly boosting gas production from its Rio Vista wells and setting ambitious quarterly flow targets.

Clime Investment Management has been appointed lead manager for a significant US public offer fund by Sphinx Investments, with initial allocations of $183 million AUD pending SEC approval. The move marks a strategic expansion into the US market, complemented by new wholesale offerings and a partnership with a Dallas-based equities manager.

Toubani Resources has cemented a fiscal agreement with the State of Mali under the 2023 mining code, advancing its Kobada Gold Project toward a final investment decision. A strategic A$29 million placement led by A2MP Investments further strengthens the company’s development pathway.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Triton Minerals has initiated legal proceedings after a key payment default in its sale of Mozambique graphite assets, while advancing exploration at its new Aucu copper/gold project.