Latest Regulatory Risk News

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Healius reported solid 1H 2026 results with revenue growth, improved earnings, and strategic advances including AI-driven cost savings and a new Australian Defence Force contract.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Riversgold Limited has resolved all objections to its Mining Lease application for the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, paving the way for imminent lease approval and advancing its partnership with MEGA Resources.

WT Financial Group Limited has reported a robust 16.1% increase in net revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a pioneering joint venture. The company’s proprietary AI technology and industry consolidation efforts position it well for continued expansion.

BlueScope Steel reported a robust first half of FY2026 with underlying EBIT soaring 81% to $557.5 million and announced a $3.00 per share shareholder return plan, while decisively rejecting a $30 per share takeover proposal.

Contact Energy has announced a $525 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable energy projects, following a strong first half of FY26 with significant profit growth and strategic acquisitions.

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.

Tamboran Resources Corporation reported a 26% reduction in half-year losses as it progresses key natural gas projects in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin and prepares for a major acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Origin Energy reports a 45% drop in half-year profit amid lower gas earnings and ongoing investments, while extending Eraring Power Station operations to 2029 to support NSW energy security.

Meteoric Resources has successfully commissioned its Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate pilot plant in Brazil, achieving strong recovery rates and production outputs that validate its processing approach and de-risk the Caldeira project.