Latest Regulatory News

Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm Axight is set to acquire a minority stake in La Trobe Financial Group, with Brookfield Asset Management maintaining majority ownership and operational control.

Contact Energy Limited has issued 4.99 million shares at NZ$9.42 each as scrip consideration to acquire a stake in King Country Energy. The shares will be escrowed for 12 months, marking a strategic expansion without a capital raise from existing shareholders.

Macarthur Minerals (ASX:MIO) has clarified the timing of its cleansing notice relative to a key Programme of Work approval, affirming compliance with ASX continuous disclosure rules and explaining the rationale behind delayed disclosure.

Chariot Resources’ planned A$1.425 million strategic investment from Greatpower has lapsed after regulatory hurdles in China stalled approvals. Despite this setback, Chariot continues to engage multiple potential offtake partners for its Nigerian lithium projects, advancing site visits and technical work without firm agreements yet.

Accordant Group Limited’s shareholders have approved a significant share issuance under a Rights Offer, allowing the Hull Family Trust to increase its voting control beyond 20%. The move also greenlights additional share allocations to related parties to cover subscription shortfalls.

Aeris Resources aims to extend the life of its Tritton copper operations through the proposed acquisition of Peel Mining’s South Cobar assets, while reporting strong H1 FY26 financial performance and advancing multiple development projects.

HITIQ Limited has drawn down a $1 million loan from a major shareholder associate, with plans to convert the debt into convertible notes subject to shareholder approval. The initial tranche aims to bolster working capital amid ongoing capital market challenges.

The Federal Court has approved the acquisition scheme for Insignia Financial by CC Capital Partners, setting the stage for a $4.80 per share cash payout and imminent ASX suspension.

Kinatico Ltd has reported a 30% year-on-year rise in SaaS revenue to $5.2 million for Q3 FY26, with EBITDA up 27% amid extended sales cycles and economic uncertainty. The company’s AI-native compliance platform is well positioned for regulatory tailwinds starting July 2026.

Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources have completed all merger steps except the final administrative confirmation from Quebec, bringing the combined West African gold producer closer to operational integration.

Horizon Oil has crossed the crucial 50.1% acceptance threshold in its off-market bid for Cue Energy, removing a key condition from the offer. Meanwhile, the Mereenie joint venture suspends planned drilling after gas sales talks with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation expire.

Carbonxt Group has secured $750,000 through convertible notes from major shareholder Phelbe Pty Ltd, targeting expansion of its Minnesota pellet manufacturing and increasing its New Carbon Processing stake to 48.1%.