Hamilton Locke advises IPD Group on its acquisition of Platinum Cables Pty Ltd
Hamilton Locke advised longstanding HPX Group client IPD Group Limited (ASX:IPG) on its announced acquisition of Platinum Cables Pty Ltd, a leading distributor of electrical cables, from Platinum Cables Holdings Pty Ltd and others. IPD has acquired 100% of the shares in Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for a total of up to $45 million, consisting […]
Hamilton Locke advises QIC on strategic investment in Iltani Resources
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised QIC on its investment through the QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund into Iltani Resources Limited (ASX: ILT). The transaction included an equity investment and royalty arrangement linked to future mining product sales. The funding will advance exploration and development at Iltani’s Orient Silver–Indium Project in North […]
Facial recognition technology: Is there a path forward for the Australian retail sector?
The lawful use of facial recognition technology, particularly in a commercial retail setting, is increasingly challenging under Australian privacy law. Even where the primary purpose for deploying the technology is for crime or fraud prevention purposes, consent must be obtained (other than in limited circumstances), from all individuals who facial images are captured and used […]
Hamilton Locke advises FireFly Metals on ~A$139m capital raising
Hamilton Locke was pleased to advise FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM, TSX: FFM) in its capital raising of approximately A$140 million (before costs), comprising an A$85.0 million institutional placement, a charity flow-through placement of A$16.4 million, a Canadian ‘bought deal’ of $C30 million (approximately A$33 million) and a retail share purchase plan under which the […]
EPBC Act Reforms: What you need to know
On 28 November 2025, the Australian Parliament passed long-awaited changes to the Environment and Biodiversity Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) have now been introduced, marking the biggest update to Australia’s environmental laws in decades. While the amendments are quite detailed, they are intended to make approvals more efficient, decisions more transparent […]
It’s a GO! Australia launches the Guarantee of Origin Scheme
On 3 November 2025, Australia officially launched its national Guarantee of Origin Scheme (GO Scheme), establishing a voluntary certification framework for verifying renewable electricity and low-emissions products.[1] The GO Scheme establishes an accounting framework for quantifying the emissions of designated commodities.[2] Under this framework, two distinct certificates can be issued: the tradable Renewable Electricity Guarantee […]
Hamilton Locke advises Sentinel Metals Limited on its initial public offering and ASX listing
Hamilton Locke advised Sentinel Metals Limited (ASX: SNM) on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last week, marking a significant milestone for the company and the broader resources sector. Hamilton Locke acted for Sentinel Metals Limited in connection with its ASX listing, supporting the company through the IPO process and helping it […]
Hamilton Locke advises Desert Minerals Ltd on ASX listing
Hamilton Locke advised Desert Minerals Ltd (ASX: DSM) on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this week, marking a significant milestone for the company and the broader resources sector. Hamilton Locke acted for Desert Minerals Ltd in connection with its ASX listing, supporting the company through the IPO process and helping it […]
Hamilton Locke advises PC Gold on successful ASX listing
Hamilton Locke has advised PC Gold (ASX:PC2) on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising $13.5 million to advance its next phase of exploration and development at the Spring Hill Gold Project in the Northern Territory. This transaction highlights Hamilton Locke’s continued strength in equity capital markets and our commitment to supporting emerging […]
Hamilton Locke advises Snow Lake Energy on cross-border acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Ltd
Hamilton Locke is advising Snow Lake Energy Ltd, a Nasdaq-listed company, on its acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Ltd (ASX:GUE) via an Australian scheme of arrangement. The transaction is structured as an all-scrip deal, featuring a novel floating exchange ratio based on a fixed cash amount of $0.0968 per GUE share. This innovative structure […]
Hamilton Locke advises Fenix on securing the right to mine Baowu Steel’s Weld Range Project
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Fenix Resources Limited (ASX:FEX) on its transformational agreement with China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited, the world’s largest steel producer, pursuant to which Fenix has secured the right to mine and export iron ore from the Weld Range Hematite Iron Ore Project. Fenix is an integrated mining, logistics and port services […]
AI in the Boardroom: balancing innovation and obligation
Used wisely, AI tools can arguably enhance the corporate decision-making process. There are risks, however, in directors overly relying on or blindly trusting in AI output – and they need to be able to justify its use in the context of their legal duties and responsibilities. Need to know: AI use in workplaces is soaring, […]
