Latest Economic Development News

Alpha HPA has finalized a $30 million royalty funding agreement with Queensland's QCMBTF, receiving $27 million to support Stage 2 of its HPA First Project and general corporate needs. Concurrently, the company progresses a $400 million senior debt financing with Australian government lenders.

RTG Mining moves closer to production at its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project with full financing secured from Glencore, while drilling results at its Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan reveal promising resource expansion potential.

Energy Transition Minerals’ arbitration over the Kvanefjeld rare earths project sees a key ruling that splits jurisdiction between courts and arbitration, setting the stage for renewed legal and operational developments.

West Wits Mining has reached a pivotal milestone with first underground ore production at its Qala Shallows project, supported by a robust updated feasibility study and full funding secured for initial gold production.

Diatreme Resources reported progress on its Northern Silica Project with key regulatory approvals and metallurgical successes, while agreeing to sell its Clermont Copper/Gold Project to Moonlight Resources, retaining a significant stake.

Boab Metals has secured key environmental approvals and launched a $50 million capital raise to advance its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Boab Metals has kicked off early construction works at its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project, marking a key step toward full-scale mine development and production scheduled after the 2026 wet season.

Maggie Beer Holdings has raised $3 million through a placement to Frisden Pty Ltd, linked to Maurice Crotti AO, and plans a $2 million rights issue to shareholders at the same discounted price.

Viking Mines has identified a significant gold-bearing zone at its Riverina East Project, recovering 120 gold nuggets and discovering a new east-west structural trend that could unlock high-grade mineralisation.

West Wits Mining Limited has presented a robust update on its flagship Qala Shallows gold project, showcasing a strong Definitive Feasibility Study and secured senior debt funding, targeting first gold production in early 2026.

Nova Minerals’ U.S. subsidiary has won a $43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate production of military-grade antimony trisulfide at its Alaska Estelle Project, aiming to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply.

Janus Electric has inked a $5 million share placement and exclusive distribution deal with EVUNI, setting the stage for its heavy transport electrification technology to enter the sub-Saharan region.