Latest Shareholder Disputes News

The Takeovers Panel has directed Humm Group to cover $44,599.50 of legal costs incurred by Mr Jeremy Raper amid proceedings over shareholder disputes and misleading statements. The payment must be made within 90 days, reflecting the Panel’s finding of procedural delays and compliance failures by Humm.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

Quinbrook Asset Management has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging undisclosed associations and breaches of funding consultation obligations at Kingsland Minerals. The dispute centers on a contested term sheet for acquiring exploration licences from Bacchus Resources.

Minbos Resources has secured a crucial milestone by signing the final security agreement for its US$16 million IDC loan and submitting a first drawdown request of US$4.8 million to fund ongoing construction at Cabinda.

Celsius Resources is probing an unauthorized directive by an executive to transfer shares in Makilala Mining, leading to the termination of the executive's consulting role amid ongoing ownership conflicts.

The Takeovers Panel has temporarily stayed its previous orders against Humm Group Limited following a review application by Mr Andrew Abercrombie. The interim measure preserves the status quo while the review is underway, delaying enforcement of the initial rulings.

Bougainville Copper Limited reported a preliminary net loss of K16 million for 2025, with no dividend declared. The company faces strategic uncertainty following a shareholder dispute over its preferred mining partner and the passing of its CEO.

Keybridge Capital has posted a $6.14 million loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacy governance issues and significant legal costs. A new board, appointed following court intervention, is now focused on stabilising the company and pursuing recovery actions.

Minbos Resources clarifies leadership changes and confirms the validity of its mining contracts while addressing financing delays linked to local shareholder disputes in Angola.

Minbos Resources has appointed Rob Newbold as Acting CEO following the resignation of Lindsay Reed, while grappling with administrative and shareholder challenges delaying its key phosphate project in Angola.

A shareholder dispute over Humm Group's handling of competing acquisition bids has escalated to the Takeovers Panel, spotlighting governance and transparency concerns ahead of a pivotal shareholder meeting.

Mitchell Asset Management challenges Identitii Limited’s recent rights issue, alleging it could unfairly boost Beauvais Capital’s stake close to 50%, sparking a potential showdown at the Takeovers Panel.