Latest Regulatory Process News

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

ADX Energy has lodged applications for two offshore gas exploration permits adjacent to its existing Sicily Channel licence, aiming to extend its footprint in a geologically promising biogenic gas play.

PEXA has lodged a detailed response to IPART’s draft report on ELNO service fees, revealing FY26 transaction volumes and flagging a downturn in FY27 amid economic headwinds. The company backs its case with independent expert critiques and awaits regulatory outcomes.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Sale Agreement to acquire seven exploration licences adjacent to its Marree Uranium Project, significantly enlarging its footprint in a uranium-rich region and assuming early operatorship to accelerate drilling preparations.

EAU Lithium, a subsidiary of Cosmos Exploration, has signed a strategic Master Services Agreement with VULTEC, the German technology arm of Vulcan Energy Resources, to advance lithium extraction projects in Bolivia using cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has completed a C$23 million bought deal public offering, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, to support care and maintenance costs for the Renard option period and bolster working capital.

Orezone Gold Corporation posted record quarterly and half-year gold production, boosted by the Casa Berardi acquisition and Bomboré's hard rock plant ramp-up, driving strong revenue and earnings growth in H1 2026.

The Federal Treasurer has tightened restrictions on foreign shareholders Real International Resources and Qogir Trading, blocking share disposals without prior approval and reinforcing voting bans amid ongoing compliance concerns.

Osteopore has inked a three-year distribution agreement with Al-Umnia Medical to bring its 3D-printed orthopaedic implants to five Gulf countries, targeting a rapidly expanding regional market.

Jameson Resources (ASX:JAL) is pushing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project in British Columbia towards environmental approval by mid-2027 and production by 2029-30, leveraging a low-cost, high-quality asset with a landmark Indigenous partnership.

The Takeovers Panel has imposed interim orders preventing Forrestania Resources from advancing its takeover bid for Zenith Minerals without Panel consent, maintaining the status quo amid ongoing disputes.

Arafura Rare Earths has taken a decisive step forward on its Nolans Project, announcing a Final Investment Decision and securing over A$700 million in cash and term deposits as it prepares to start construction in September 2026.