Latest Australian Government News

Renascor Resources has hit key construction milestones at its Australian Government co-funded Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) demonstration facility, maintaining schedule for on-site commissioning this quarter. The project aims to establish a competitive, HF-free PSG supply chain outside China.

Narryer Metals has outlined a substantial Exploration Target for its Rocky Gully Project in Western Australia, highlighting promising grades of scandium, rare earth elements, gallium, and potential titanium co-products. The company is gearing up for a new drilling campaign aimed at defining a maiden resource.

Lynas Rare Earths faces significant power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing plant, causing notable production delays that ripple through its Malaysian operations. The company is urgently seeking solutions to restore output within the financial year.

Miramar Resources has validated the presence of Noril’sk-style copper-nickel-PGE mineralisation at its Bangemall Project in Western Australia, despite ending its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company plans to continue exploration in 2026, seeking new partners and government co-funding.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has received a $519,500 R&D tax incentive from the Australian government, supporting its development of innovative bio-insecticides targeting insecticide resistance.

Magnetite Mines has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle as its Razorback Iron Ore Project’s Mining Lease Proposal passes the South Australian Government’s validity assessment, paving the way for detailed technical review and public consultation.

Chimeric Therapeutics has received a $4.5 million R&D tax incentive refund from the Australian Government, underscoring its ongoing investment in innovative cancer cell therapies.

Wide Open Agriculture has received a $586,624 tax rebate for its overseas research activities in Germany, supporting the commercialisation of its proprietary lupin protein products.

BPM Minerals reports outstanding high-grade rare earth element assays from its Durack Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential for a major monazite-hosted REE deposit. The discovery aligns with growing global demand and Australian government support for critical minerals.

Lachlan Star’s latest drilling at the Killaloe Gold Project confirms extensive near-surface gold mineralisation and sets the stage for deeper exploration backed by government funding.

ClearVue Technologies has secured an A$881k Australian Government R&D rebate and used part of it to retire a A$409k loan, strengthening its financial position as it advances its solar glass technology.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.