Latest Australian Government News

West Cobar Metals has identified five high-priority copper-gold targets in Western Australia’s Fraser Range and secured a farm-in deal with Minrex Resources to fund upcoming drilling. Positive metallurgical results at its Bulla Park copper-antimony project and a $450,000 placement underpin its exploration momentum.

Boab Metals has inked a A$10 million deal to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant from Sandfire Resources, significantly derisking and reducing upfront capital costs for its Sorby Hills Project. Completion hinges on a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2025.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.

Australian Vanadium Limited reports significant progress across its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, with key project milestones, government approvals, and promising energy storage developments positioning it for growth.

Hamelin Gold Limited advances its Western Australia gold exploration with co-funded drilling programs at Fremlins South and Jazz prospects, while completing a significant $2.8 million capital raise to fuel further activity.

Morella Corporation has made significant progress in lithium and rubidium exploration across its Western Australian projects, while securing fresh funding through a recent share placement to support ongoing drilling and resource definition.

Tivan Limited reported significant progress in Q1 2025, including advancing a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation for its Speewah Fluorite Project and securing seven exploration licenses for its Turiscai copper-gold project in Timor-Leste.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported strong Q3 FY2025 progress, including a successful US Army blood platelet study, a $4.8 million government grant, and strategic US market expansion.

Brockman Mining Limited reports steady progress on its Marillana and Ophthalmia iron ore projects through joint ventures, infrastructure planning, and social consultations, while maintaining a stable financial position.

Krakatoa Resources has revealed promising extensions of antimony-gold mineralisation at its Zopkhito Project in Georgia, supported by recent geophysical modelling, while securing a drilling grant for its Mt Clere Project in Western Australia.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.