Latest Regulatory News

Southern Cross Gold has successfully closed the second tranche of its C$143 million private placement, securing nearly C$30 million to fund critical milestones at its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Australia.

Peak Rare Earths is poised for acquisition by Shenghe Resources in a deal valuing the company at A$150.5 million, supported by a A$7.5 million entitlement offer to fund ongoing development and transaction costs.

Peak Rare Earths Limited has agreed to be acquired by Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shenghe Resources, in a deal valuing Peak at A$150.5 million plus proceeds from a proposed entitlement offer. The transaction offers Peak shareholders a significant premium and aims to accelerate development of the Ngualla Rare Earth Project.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited is set to launch a major 38,000-metre drilling campaign at its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, aiming to unlock a significant uranium resource in a leading US mining region.

Genetic Technologies Limited has announced significant leadership changes, appointing Michael Walker as Executive Chairman and Managing Director, alongside new executive and board members.

Cleanaway Waste Management has received regulatory clearance from the ACCC to acquire Citywide, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy with completion expected by fiscal year-end 2025.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management’s proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste, finding the deal unlikely to reduce competition in Melbourne’s putrescible waste services market.

Syrah Resources has mobilised teams to resume operations at its Balama Graphite mine in Mozambique, aiming to restart production by the end of June 2025. The company reports no major maintenance issues and is navigating financial and regulatory challenges as it prepares to meet strong market demand.

Celsius Resources Limited has launched an offer of up to 423.95 million new options to key placement participants, including Silvercorp Metals and its lead manager, aiming to support ongoing project funding without immediate capital inflow.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a AUD 600 million subordinated notes issuance, strengthening its capital base under APRA regulations with notes maturing in 2036.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has entered a strategic alliance with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), acquiring RAC Insurance and securing a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement. This move significantly boosts IAG's presence in Western Australia and is expected to enhance earnings and operational synergies.

GrainCorp Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend of AUD 0.24 per share, fully franked, reflecting steady returns for shareholders for the first half of 2025.