Latest Regulatory Uncertainty News

Northern Minerals will not hold its delayed 2025 AGM or 2026 AGM on 25 November after ASIC granted more time amid suspected non-compliance with federal share disposal orders. Both meetings must now be held by 31 March 2027, unless Treasury confirms compliance earlier.

Oceana Metals has completed its acquisition of the Serra Negra rare earths and niobium project in Brazil, turning an exploration proposal into its central operating asset. Four diamond rigs are now drilling toward a maiden JORC resource, although two mining-right amendments and part of the transaction consideration remain unresolved.

ASIC has closed its investigations into WiseTech Global, Richard White and two current employees without enforcement action. A separate inquiry into another individual continues, leaving one thread unresolved.

Neurotech International has moved NTI164 into a registration-enabling Phase III autism trial, but its annual report carries a material going-concern warning. The company says post-year-end debt and equity funding should support the program through topline data, subject to execution and completion.

The ACCC has determined that I Squared Capital's proposed acquisition of oOh!media may proceed by scheme of arrangement, removing a major regulatory condition. Approval from Australia's FIRB, New Zealand's OIO and oOh!'s shareholders is still required before completion.

Global Lithium’s proposed acquisition of the Nova Operation from IGO has become unconditional after the ACCC waived its notification requirement. Completion is still pending the shutdown and final shipment timetable, with the transaction not yet completed.

Infratil has raised FY27 earnings guidance as data-centre demand accelerates across CDC and Longroad, with AI infrastructure now representing 73% of its NZ$22 billion asset base. The company is also sharpening its strategy around scaled growth platforms, contracted cash flows and selective new investments.

VHM has taken Goschen from a permitted project to a more financeable development, with Iluka committing to buy all planned rare earth concentrate and providing A$40 million in convertible note funding. The company remains pre-revenue, has not made a Final Investment Decision and will need further funding before construction can begin.

Sigma Lithium says its Brazilian mining and processing operations remain active after reports of a preliminary court ruling allegedly suspending its environmental licences. The ASX-listed producer says it has received no legal notice and will begin its formal defence when Brazilian courts resume on September 8.

Mindax Limited has locked in a total of A$3.9 million in convertible note funding from Singapore-based L&Y Investment Holdings, contingent on Foreign Investment Review Board approval. The unsecured notes carry 10% interest and could dilute existing shareholders by up to 4.63%.

Klevo Group Limited (ASX:KLV) has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue of Loyalty Options to raise approximately $3.1 million, aiming to accelerate its credit capabilities and expand its Mastercard program in Asia.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.