Latest Australian Government News

Macquarie Technology Group has landed a significant A$200 million hybrid capital injection from the Australian Government-backed National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, aimed at boosting sovereign digital infrastructure and cybersecurity services.

Buxton Resources has secured all necessary permits and funding to launch its inaugural drilling campaign at the Madman copper-gold project in Western Australia, targeting a promising Havieron-style magnetic anomaly.

Cadoux Ltd has secured a $600,000 milestone payment from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund, marking significant progress in its high purity alumina project development.

Entropy Neurodynamics has received a $1.73 million R&D tax incentive refund from the Australian Government, reinforcing its clinical development of an intravenous psilocin treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Dynamic Metals has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its Cognac West prospect, aiming to deepen understanding of gold-copper mineralisation beneath earlier drilling. Supported by government co-funding, this marks a pivotal step in advancing one of the company's most promising targets.

Vintage Energy has secured an extension on its $10 million loan facility with PURE Asset Management, providing financial flexibility to advance drilling and joint venture plans at its Southern Flank gas projects.

Australian Vanadium Limited has raised $7.5 million through a targeted placement to accelerate its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, including the Kalgoorlie battery energy storage project.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Craig Swan as its new CEO, signaling a strategic push to commercialise its lupin protein technology and expand its footprint in Asia.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $3.92 million to fund exploration across its South Australian tenements and advance the Razorback Iron Ore Project, recently awarded Major Project Status.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

1414 Degrees Ltd posted a steep 192% rise in half-year losses to $3.86 million, while advancing its silicon-based energy storage and hydrogen technologies. The company also faces uncertainty after its joint venture partner Vast Renewables entered administration.