Latest Regulatory Framework News

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin a pivotal Phase IIa trial of its drug Xolatryp, targeting heart attack damage. Patient dosing is set to start in March 2026 across multiple Australian hospitals.

Elsight Limited has secured a US$460,000 purchase order from a U.S. public safety customer, marking a significant commercial milestone amid accelerating FAA regulations for drone operations beyond visual line of sight.

Alara Resources' joint venture in Oman is under legal scrutiny as local residents seek to halt operations and challenge project licences. The company disputes the claims and continues production while monitoring developments.

Antilles Gold has received an interim distribution of A$3.25 million from the liquidation of a former subsidiary, directing these funds to support construction of its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba.

Rox Resources has completed a $200 million capital raise, including a $134 million second tranche placement, to fund development of its Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.

Silver Mines Limited advances the Bowdens Silver Project by updating ecological surveys under new biodiversity laws, aiming for a legally robust development application redetermination by mid-2026.

FAR Limited has agreed to promptly pay Woodside Energy a $6 million claim related to the 2021 sale of its interest in the RSSD Project, with a potential refund if Woodside recovers disputed costs from Senegal authorities.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd has raised A$500,000 to accelerate the rollout of its bizmoto digital wallet platform across the Philippine cooperative sector, targeting millions of members and aiming to boost transaction frequency and recurring revenue.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$20 million NASDAQ offering to fund exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, signaling a key step forward for the company’s growth ambitions.

The ACCC’s final report slashes regulated voice interconnection rates, prompting Aussie Broadband to forecast a multi-million dollar EBITDA impact from FY27 and plan mitigation strategies.