Latest Australian Government News

Metgasco has ended its asset sale agreement with Vintage Energy after funding conditions were unmet, signaling a strategic pivot amid ongoing exploration and recapitalisation efforts.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.

Great Southern Mining has initiated deep diamond drilling at its Golden Boulder discovery in Western Australia, supported by government co-funding and a recent capital raise. This marks a pivotal step in exploring the source of multiple gold mineralisation trends within the Duketon Gold Project.

Lincoln Minerals has secured all necessary approvals to begin a targeted drilling campaign at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia, aiming to unlock significant copper and base metal potential.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured a $520,000 cash refund through the Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, bolstering its exploration efforts in South Australia’s emerging gold province.

Bass Oil reported steady February production with some operational setbacks in the Cooper Basin, while gaining regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition and securing government funding for Kiwi gas development.

Star Minerals has reported robust grade control drilling results at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, confirming excellent continuity and grade of gold mineralisation ahead of final mine planning.

Ava Risk Group secures key government contracts and expands its technology trials in Australia, the US, and the Middle East during Q3 FY2026, reinforcing its position in critical infrastructure security.

Sparc Technologies has secured a $680,000 non-dilutive advance on its anticipated FY26 R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash flow as it accelerates commercialisation of its graphene additive ecosparc and green hydrogen ventures.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a significant inferred mineral resource of heavy rare earth oxides at its Western Australian project, highlighting strong concentrations of critical elements dysprosium and terbium essential for advanced technologies.

Green Iron SA has unveiled a promising iron ore export concept at Port Pirie, leveraging existing infrastructure to support the emerging green iron industry in South Australia.

Yandal Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration program across its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project, aiming to expand recent discoveries and unlock new gold deposits in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.