Latest Australian Government News

Anatara Lifesciences reports steady progress in its anti-obesity pre-clinical studies with results expected by year-end, while preparing its GaRP gastrointestinal health data for publication amid ongoing commercial talks. The company also announces a key board appointment and a $1.2 million capital raise.

Agrimin Limited has decided to withdraw from its Mackay Potash Project after a strategic review highlighted challenging market conditions and prohibitive holding costs. The company will now focus on other mineral opportunities in Western Australia.

Alcoa Corporation reported a $232 million net income in Q3 2025 despite significant restructuring costs, driven by increased alumina and aluminum production and strategic asset sales.

Miramar Resources has secured a $250,000 government refund for its Bangemall geophysical survey, revealing promising Norilsk-style nickel-copper-PGE conductors. The company advances exploration and nears a JV deal with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania.

Encounter Resources reports significant resource growth at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project and maiden inferred copper resource at Yeneena, backed by a strong $15 million cash position.

Renascor Resources reports steady progress on its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, backed by a $5 million government grant, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in battery materials.

Woodside Energy has raised its 2025 production guidance following a 1% increase in quarterly output, while progressing key projects like Scarborough and Beaumont New Ammonia on schedule. The company also secured long-term LNG supply deals and received critical regulatory approvals.

Cauldron Energy’s recent passive seismic survey at the Yanrey Uranium Project has delineated extensive palaeochannel systems and sharpened high-priority drill targets, setting the stage for a focused exploration campaign.

Arafura Rare Earths has received conditional approval for a US$100 million equity investment from Export Finance Australia, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Nolans Project in Australia’s critical minerals landscape.

Actinogen Medical has received approval for an additional $1.87 million research and development tax rebate, bringing its total FY25 rebate to $7.36 million. This funding underpins ongoing clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s and depression therapy candidate, Xanamem.

Great Southern Mining has won up to $337,500 in government grants to advance drilling at its Duketon Gold and East Laverton projects, aiming to unlock deeper gold and platinum group element deposits.

Locksley Resources has produced the first 100% American made antimony ingot in decades, validating a fully domestic mine-to-metal supply chain and advancing U.S. critical minerals independence.