Latest Regulatory News

Australian Oil Company (ASX:AOK) has kicked off Phase 1 development in Queensland's Surat Oil Basin, completing well interventions at Emu Apple-1 and revising plans for Riverslea-3 to boost production and exploration.

Chimeric Therapeutics has appointed Hawkesbury Partners to lead a strategic review aimed at exploring options to enhance shareholder value, reflecting concerns that its market cap undervalues its clinical assets and infrastructure.

St George Mining delivers a new benchmark intercept of nearly 200 metres of continuous high-grade rare earths and niobium from surface at its Araxá project, reinforcing its scale and open-pit potential.

Memphasys has locked in a three-year exclusive distribution agreement for its Felix™ sperm separation system in Thailand, targeting a key IVF market with 110 clinics and 20,000–30,000 cycles annually. The deal adds approximately A$430,500 in contracted revenue, lifting South-East Asian minimum contracts to about A$1 million and contributing to FY2026 Felix™ sales now exceeding A$3 million.

The ACCC has rejected Coles’ plan to acquire a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

The ACCC has stepped in to prevent Coles from acquiring a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Centuria Capital Group has secured a 50% stake in prime Sydney CBD offices for $454 million, launching a new fund targeting a 7.5% annual yield and backed by domestic and Japanese investors.

Maverick Minerals has secured a binding agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Lyza Mining, adding eight tenements in Western Australia’s West Arunta region to its portfolio. This move complements its pending Viper Project acquisition and positions Maverick to explore for niobium, rare earths, and IOCG deposits across a combined 220 km2 area.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle by submitting a Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan for its Far Fanning Gold Project, while maintaining steady gold production at its Blackjack Gold Mine.

International Graphite Limited has appointed Liam Farley, CEO of Xcelsior Capital, to its board and increased its placement to $4.4 million, reinforcing its strategic push in graphite processing across Australia and Europe.

Tesoro Gold has accelerated its Definitive Feasibility Study and development readiness for the 1.82Moz Ternera deposit, forming strategic alliances and advancing financing plans.