Latest Energy Supply News

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Cue Energy Resources and partners have signed a Letter of Intent with the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to kickstart a four-well drilling program at Mereenie and Palm Valley, aiming for gas supply contracts through 2034.

Horizon Oil and its joint venture partners have signed a binding Letter of Intent with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to fast-track drilling of two new wells at Mereenie, aiming to secure long-term gas supply agreements through 2034.

Stellar Resources has reported robust metallurgical test results from its Severn Deposit, highlighting strong tin recoveries and production of a clean, high-grade concentrate. These findings reinforce the project’s potential as a low-cost, high-quality tin source in a stable jurisdiction.

Bass Oil has signed a binding three-year gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for supply from the Vanessa Gas Project, marking a strategic entry into the East Coast Gas Market starting in 2026.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Lynas Rare Earths faces significant power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing plant, causing notable production delays that ripple through its Malaysian operations. The company is urgently seeking solutions to restore output within the financial year.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

3D Energi has confirmed a natural gas discovery at the Essington-1 well in the offshore Otway Basin, supported by direct gas sampling and preliminary analysis. Further testing is planned to assess the commercial potential of the find.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.