Latest Regulatory Review News

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

ReNerve Limited has secured broader regulatory approval in Hong Kong for its NervAlign® Nerve Cuff, enabling access to both public and private hospitals and validating the device’s clinical benefits through independent review.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports ongoing FDA review of its antiviral Galidesivir, with no adverse feedback received as the regulator takes extra time to finalise guidance.

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Dart Mining NL reports encouraging 2024 diamond drilling results at its Rushworth project in Victoria, revealing multiple wide gold mineralised lodes at the Phoenix Reef prospect. The company plans to resume drilling in 2026, targeting new structural zones identified by recent interpretations.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a $44 million funding package to fully support its lead drug NUZ-001 in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, marking a critical step toward potential regulatory approval and broader neurodegenerative applications.

Aurizon has lodged a proposed ten-year Network Access Undertaking with the Queensland Competition Authority, aiming to secure long-term certainty and enhanced operational incentives for the Central Queensland Coal Network.

Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 3 results for its prostate cancer imaging agent Illuccix in China, paving the way for a near-term regulatory submission. Meanwhile, the company advances FDA resubmissions for its glioma and kidney cancer imaging candidates.

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Island Pharmaceuticals has inked a Master Service Agreement with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, enhancing its strategic position to advance Galidesivir through the FDA Animal Rule pathway. This partnership aligns with US government priorities on viral threats and sets the stage for a planned clinical program in early 2026.

Cleo Diagnostics has secured a $1.7 million R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash reserves to $5.75 million as it advances toward a pivotal US clinical trial and FDA submission for its ovarian cancer test.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has announced a delay in its takeover bid for Reef Casino Trust due to extended regulatory approval timelines, signaling a planned extension of the offer period beyond May 2026.