Latest Regulatory News

Bass Oil’s September revenue surged to A$1.69 million as Bunian 6 drove a sharp increase in Indonesian production and Cooper Basin sales resumed. The company is now targeting first gas from Vanessa by year end, subject to regulatory approval and remaining site work.

Benjamin Hornigold will pay shareholders a fully franked special dividend of 6.2 cents per share on 18 November, following litigation updates and executed deeds of settlement. The distribution is worth more than its headline cash amount to eligible Australian shareholders because it carries full franking credits.

Medical Developments International CEO Brent MacGregor is stepping down after six years, with CFO Anita James taking over as interim CEO from 15 October. The board has begun searching for a permanent successor as MacGregor prepares to return to North America.

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.

Aurelia Metals delivered a sharply stronger FY26, with revenue, EBITDA and net profit rising as Federation entered commercial production and gold output exceeded revised guidance. The next test is whether the company can convert that momentum into higher throughput while managing costs, safety and execution risk.

BLS Pharmaceuticals has opened FY27 with record quarterly revenue, positive operating cash flow and reaffirmed full-year guidance. The report contains conflicting Q1 revenue figures of $26.7 million and $27.5 million, while its Scotland expansion remains subject to regulatory approval.

Bank of Queensland’s statutory profit rose 88% to $250 million, but underlying cash earnings fell 7% as lending contracted and impairments normalised from a low base. The bank is betting that a completed digital migration, stronger capital position and Challenger partnership can support a return to growth in FY27.

Chorus has retained its BBB issuer credit rating with a positive outlook after S&P reclassified NZ$683 million of government-linked securities as debt. The change lifts adjusted leverage, but S&P still sees a possible upgrade to BBB+ if Chorus keeps FFO-to-debt above 13% and maintains supportive financial policies.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved Central Asia Metals’ scheme to acquire 100% of Cygnus Metals, moving the transaction into its final procedural phase. Cygnus expects the scheme to become effective on 15 October, with implementation scheduled for 27 October.

Otto Energy has strengthened its balance sheet and lifted FY2026 profit despite falling production, setting up a proposed A$20 million return of capital. The catch is that reserves are declining, asset-sale plans remain unresolved and part of the cash remains tied to offshore obligations.

Javelin Minerals has advanced its proposed all-scrip takeover by FirstAU while securing Eureka’s final mining approval and reporting further gold intersections. The deal offers a broader exploration portfolio, but the loss of Eureka’s processing pathway and a cash runway of about 2.57 quarters remain material constraints.

Energy Fuels has amended its proposed acquisition of VAC after a customer dispute escalated into arbitration and lender forbearance at VAC’s US magnet plant. The filing also reveals VAC’s six-month net loss of €57.4 million, substantial debt and reliance on shareholder support ahead of the proposed transaction.