Latest Regulatory Risks News

White Cliff Minerals has secured all necessary permits to initiate drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, targeting exceptionally high-grade copper zones identified in 2024. Drilling is set to commence in March 2025, focusing on the Hulk and Danvers prospects.

Viridis Mining & Minerals has cleared major environmental and regulatory hurdles for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, securing critical local government endorsements and submitting comprehensive impact assessments that pave the way for construction in 2026.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has issued a prospectus offering up to 68.75 million free-attaching quoted options to placement participants as part of a $9.35 million capital raising. The options, exercisable at $0.12 and expiring in 18 months, aim to support expansion in Greenland and project development despite ongoing litigation risks.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has been notified of the refusal of its Joint Venture Applications for the PEP 11 permit, which remains valid for two months. The company is now considering a legal challenge to this decision.

The Australian Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Alara Resources Limited's recent rights issue, citing inadequate disclosure and potential control issues involving Al Tasnim Infrastructure LLC. The company faces a costs order and must reassess its fundraising approach.