Latest Economic Development News

WhiteHawk Limited reported steady Q4 revenue and advanced multiple government and academic contracts in the US and Australia, underpinning its growth in cybersecurity services.

True North Copper reports significant drilling success at Mt Oxide’s Aquila Prospect and advances its Cloncurry Copper Project with a new scoping study, backed by a $12.5 million capital raise to fund 2026 growth.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a crucial 40MW power connection and executing a lithium carbonate spot sales contract, all while navigating a buoyant lithium market.

Foresta Group Holdings has updated its share registry provider, extended its technology license with E3 Carbon, and deferred earthworks at its Kawerau project to Q3 2026, while maintaining a solid cash position.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in a preclinical study of its novel controlled-release injectable peptide platform, VLRX-L, aiming to enhance drug delivery for melanocortin-based therapies. Preliminary results are expected in the second half of 2026.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Carnavale Resources and Western Resources have signed a pivotal Native Title Mining and Heritage Agreement with the Nyalpa Pirniku people, clearing a major hurdle for the Kookynie Gold Project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic advisory partnership with the International Finance Corporation to advance Papua New Guinea’s inaugural vertically integrated clinker and cement production project.

AKORA Resources has secured strong endorsement from Madagascar’s new government to upgrade its Bekisopa iron ore project licence from exploration to mining, paving the way for project advancement and investment.

St Barbara Limited has locked in A$470 million in funding through strategic partnerships with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, fully financing the Simberi Gold Project expansion and accelerating its development timeline.