Latest Tax Regime News

Conico Ltd has applied for two extensive exploration licences in East Greenland targeting rare earth elements and gold-PGE mineralisation, significantly boosting its strategic landholding and critical minerals exposure.

Amaero Ltd is set to re-domicile from Australia to Delaware via court-approved schemes, issuing US HoldCo CHESS Depositary Interests to shareholders while maintaining its ASX listing. The move aims to tap into deeper US capital markets and enhance strategic growth opportunities.

St George Mining has expanded its Araxá rare earths-niobium resource by 75% to 70.91Mt at 4.06% TREO, positioning the project among the world’s largest carbonatite deposits. The company also acquired land for processing facilities and forged new downstream partnerships, supported by Minas Gerais state tax incentives.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second proportional takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and cash certainty. The move underscores Ainsworth’s belief that AGI remains undervalued amid a low likelihood of competing bids.

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

St George Mining has acquired 166 hectares near its Araxá Project in Brazil to host processing facilities, advancing development of a world-class niobium and rare earths mine. The move supports a fast-tracked pathway to production amid rising global demand.

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.

Enegex Limited has acquired a vast 3,700 km² gold exploration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, led by seasoned explorer Paul Roberts, setting the stage for a major push in West Africa’s prolific Birimian Belt.

Epiminder Limited has settled a $15.77 million tax liability with the ATO related to historical R&D claims, freeing up $4.23 million from IPO proceeds for working capital.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Fund - Open Class Units (MGOC), an actively managed global equity ETF aiming for 9% annual returns net of fees, integrating ESG principles and offering flexible trading options.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF), offering investors a concentrated, actively managed portfolio of Australian equities with integrated ESG considerations. The fund combines liquidity via direct applications and Securities Exchange trading, targeting long-term capital growth and income.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.