Latest Australian Government News

Strata Minerals has won a competitive $200,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance deep diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project, aiming to uncover high-grade gold mineralisation near Ramelius Resources’ Penny Mine.

Black Canyon Limited’s Phase 2 drilling at the Wandanya Project confirms extensive high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation, revealing significant scale and promising exploration upside.

Papyrus Australia reported a modest net operating cash outflow of $39,000 for May 2025, maintaining a solid cash position supported by available loan facilities that extend its funding runway to over 16 months.

Alkane Resources has secured key regulatory approvals from FIRB and ASIC, paving the way for its planned merger with Mandalay Resources. This milestone brings the companies closer to creating a diversified Australian gold and antimony producer.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

Excite Technology Services has landed a $676,000 contract with the Department of Home Affairs to enhance national digital forensics capabilities, marking a significant step in its government IT services growth.

Envirosuite has secured a key regulatory green light from FIRB for its acquisition by Ideagen, moving the proposed Scheme of Arrangement closer to shareholder approval.

Golden Horse Minerals has initiated a significant diamond drilling campaign at its Hopes Hill gold project, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand high-grade mineralisation zones with government-backed support.

Argenica Therapeutics has won up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive government funding to support its late-stage clinical trial of ARG-007, a promising treatment for acute ischaemic stroke.

Sumitomo Corporation's subsidiary has gained crucial Foreign Investment Review Board approval to invest in Tivan Limited's Speewah Fluorite Project, paving the way for a significant joint venture.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.