Latest Economic Development News

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

Forte Energy has completed a major acquisition of oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, with technical work underway on the promising Harrier Prospect and cost-saving lease fee suspensions boosting near-term flexibility.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.

Kingfisher Mining and Broken Hill Mines have inked a decade-long agreement to leverage existing processing infrastructure, accelerating Kingfisher’s pathway to production in the Broken Hill region.

Minbos Resources has locked in a US$16 million debt facility from South Africa’s IDC to fund the next phase of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant construction, marking a key milestone for the project’s development.

Ore Resources has formalised a pivotal Project Agreement with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie people, setting the stage for mining lease approvals and advancing exploration at its Coolgardie Gold and Lithium Projects.

TMK Energy Limited reveals strong pilot well results and a robust phased development plan for its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas project in Mongolia, underpinned by independently certified resources and strategic partnerships.

Genesis Minerals has announced a recommended scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources for A$639 million, significantly expanding its gold resource base and advancing its ambitious ASPIRE 500 production goal.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.