Latest Australian Government News

Strata Minerals has initiated its inaugural diamond drilling program at the Penny South Gold Project in Western Australia, supported by a co-funded deep drill hole from the WA Government. This marks a pivotal step in exploring extensions of gold mineralisation near the high-grade Penny Mine.

New Frontier Minerals has collected a significant bulk sample from its Cusp Prospect and identified a new mineralised target, Headingley, as it prepares for its inaugural drilling campaign at the Harts Range Project.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT’s SYD1 data centre has achieved the highest Australian Government certification for secure data hosting, reinforcing its role in national digital infrastructure.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a pro rata renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $2.65 million to advance its flagship Razorback iron ore project. The capital raise includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, supporting key development milestones and strategic partnerships.

Magnetite Mines Limited has updated its Razorback Iron Ore Project, revealing a 6.6 billion tonne mineral resource and progressing key strategic partnerships and approvals to support green steelmaking ambitions.

xReality Group has secured a $2.1 million grant from the Australian Government to fast-track AI enhancements in its Operator XR tactical training platform, aiming to solidify its leadership in law enforcement and defense training worldwide.

Tivan Limited’s Speewah Fluorite Project has secured a $2 million second instalment from the Australian Government’s IPCM grant, boosting joint venture efforts to progress feasibility studies ahead of a final investment decision.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding deal and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, underpinning the development of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and aligning with Australia’s Eneabba refinery ambitions.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding facility and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, cementing a strategic partnership that advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and links supply to Australia’s Eneabba refinery.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured new exploration tenements for its Wudinna Gold Project, marking a pioneering M&A deal under South Australia’s updated mining regulations. This milestone strengthens Barton’s foothold in the region and sets a fresh precedent for future mining investments.