Latest Australian Government News

Renascor Resources has completed major equipment installation and begun commissioning at its Australian Government co-funded Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility, marking a pivotal step in its sustainable battery anode materials strategy.

BCI Minerals has secured crucial environmental approvals to proceed with its optimized dredging strategy at the Mardie Salt Operation, setting the stage for first salt shipments by late 2026.

Artemis Resources has secured a joint venture to earn a 60% stake in the Sharon Dam IOCG copper target, backed by a $220k government grant and planned drilling in early 2026. This deal extends Artemis’ footprint in a promising underexplored copper province in Western Australia.

Metal Hawk Limited’s first diamond drilling at Leinster South confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation, revealing thicker zones and new targets for 2026 follow-up drilling.

nib holdings limited signals higher-than-expected non-recurring expenses in the first half of 2026, impacting statutory profit but leaving underlying performance steady.

Dynamic Metals Limited advances its Western Australian gold exploration with government-backed drilling approval at Cognac West and promising soil sampling results at Leinster and Lady Jane projects.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has won a significant Australian Government R&D tax incentive, unlocking up to A$85 million for its synthetic anti-infective programs worldwide, including a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across its expansive Minta Project in Cameroon, while strategic partner Tronox Holdings gains conditional US-Australian government financing to advance rare-earth ambitions.

Hazer Group has partnered with M Resources to integrate its methane pyrolysis technology into a bid to transform the Whyalla steelworks into a low-carbon steelmaking hub. This collaboration aims to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, aligning with government decarbonisation goals.

Great Boulder Resources has intersected coarse visible gold in its first deep diamond drill hole at the Mulga Bill prospect, confirming the large-scale potential of the Side Well Gold Project’s key gold system. Assay results are expected in January 2026.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.

Snow Lake Resources has secured a crucial no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited, paving the way for the transaction’s next steps. The independent GUE board unanimously recommends shareholders back the scheme, pending expert endorsement.