Latest Economic Development News

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a pivotal Project Development Agreement with the Papua New Guinea government, marking a major step forward for its Central Lime and Cement Project and signalling strong sovereign support.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is significantly expanding its VALLAURIX RD&I Centre in Singapore with a five-year strategic investment, aiming to become a global leader in advanced peptide drug delivery.

Minbos Resources has locked in $3.36 million through a placement and plans a $1 million Share Purchase Plan, paving the way for key milestones in its Cabinda Phosphate Project. A new debt financing option with Banco de Fomento Angola offers fresh momentum after delays with previous lenders.

PhosCo Ltd reports thick, high-grade phosphate intersections at its Gasaat Project in Tunisia, coinciding with phosphate's addition to the US Critical Minerals List. The company plans maiden resource estimates and an updated scoping study to advance project development.

Santana Minerals has lodged a comprehensive Fast-track Approvals application for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming for development consents by the end of the 2026 financial year. The project promises significant economic and employment benefits for the Central Otago region.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Titanium Sands Limited is advancing its Mannar Island Project with the Environmental Impact Assessment nearing completion and secured funding to navigate regulatory hurdles in Sri Lanka.

Foresta Group Holdings finalises a $4.6 million insurance settlement and progresses key contracts for its Kawerau Plant, reporting a solid cash position as it deepens forestry sector partnerships.

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.