Latest Regulatory News

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved CoStar Group’s acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia, setting the stage for a significant ownership change and a special dividend payout to shareholders.

Critical Resources Limited is advancing a suite of gold, antimony, and lithium projects across New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, with drill programs slated for late 2025. The company’s focus on underexplored Tier-1 jurisdictions and strategic resource development positions it well amid tightening critical minerals supply.

Critical Resources Limited has executed binding agreements to acquire a strategic gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand’s Otago and Reefton regions, including the drill-ready Cap Burn project near OceanaGold’s Macraes mine. This low-cost entry into a Tier-1 jurisdiction offers promising exploration upside supported by recent geological analogues and regulatory reforms.

Finexia Financial Group has ended talks on a major disposal deal and is managing loan defaults with fresh collateral, while expanding its childcare lending strategy.

Nanosonics has secured FDA clearance for its next-generation trophon3 device and trophon2 Plus software upgrade, setting the stage for significant growth in the US medical disinfection market.

Syrah Resources has initiated a fully underwritten A$70 million equity raising alongside a two-year forbearance agreement with the US Department of Energy, supporting its Vidalia and Balama operations. The retail entitlement offer opened on 6 August and closes on 20 August 2025.

Infomedia Limited has struck a deal with TPG Capital Asia to be acquired at $1.72 per share, offering shareholders a 41% premium over recent trading prices. The scheme includes fully franked dividends, potentially raising the effective value to $1.74 per share for eligible investors.

Enova Mining is set to begin maiden diamond drilling at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, targeting promising high-grade rare earth element mineralisation. The campaign aims to test depth continuity along a 4km strike with results expected to shape the project's future.

Centuria Industrial REIT reported a solid FY25 with a 2% rise in Funds From Operations and announced a $60 million on-market buy-back to address valuation gaps. The REIT projects further growth in FY26 backed by robust leasing and asset management.

West African Resources Limited has unveiled an updated 10-year gold production plan, projecting a peak output of 569,000 ounces in 2029 supported by 12.2 million ounces in Mineral Resources and 6.5 million ounces in Ore Reserves.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured new exploration tenements for its Wudinna Gold Project, marking a pioneering M&A deal under South Australia’s updated mining regulations. This milestone strengthens Barton’s foothold in the region and sets a fresh precedent for future mining investments.

Gibb River Diamonds has received the crucial Mining Proposal Permit for its Neta Gold Prospect, setting the stage for mining operations to begin with equipment mobilisation planned for August 2025.