Latest Regulatory Framework News

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Parkway Corporate has cleared major regulatory hurdles for its Queensland Brine Management Complex, the first Australian facility authorised to convert coal seam gas waste brine into industrial chemicals, setting a new benchmark in sustainable waste management.

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Audalia Resources has raised $450,000 through a placement of 15 million shares at 3 cents each, aiming to push the Medcalf project towards production while maintaining working capital.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX: MA1) launches a voluntary off-market buy-back for up to 2.5% of units at net asset value, aiming to provide liquidity and capital management benefits to unitholders.

Xenitra’s Hong Kong subsidiary Fukang has inked a three-year A$5 million procurement framework for specialised medical nutrition products, broadening its foothold beyond OTC medicines in China’s booming healthcare market.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Aurizon lifted FY2026 underlying EBITDA by 9% to $1.72 billion, boosted by strong Bulk growth and regulatory gains, while locking in a major Queensland coal haulage contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.

Laramide Resources has secured strategic uranium exploration licences in Sweden’s Hotagen and Arjeplog-Arvidsjaur provinces, capitalising on the country’s recent policy reversal to permit uranium mining.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has refreshed its prospectus for five classes of precious metals securities, maintaining physical bullion backing and ASX AQUA listing, with detailed disclosures on structure, fees, risks, and tax implications.

Infinity Metals has expanded its Swansea copper project area by nearly half, securing full ownership of new claims that extend over 5km of mineralised strike and include historically high-grade copper zones.

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) posted a 62% jump in FY26 net profit to NZD 423 million, driven by its Manawa acquisition and a near 98% renewable generation mix, while committing to net zero emissions by 2035.