Latest Energy Transition News

International Graphite advances its vision of a fully integrated graphite supply chain in Western Australia, securing significant government funding and delivering promising drilling and testwork results at its Springdale project.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, while initial drilling at its Overland Uranium Project validates promising geological models for uranium deposits.

Mandrake Resources has announced a significant maiden Inferred Resource of 3.3 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Utah Lithium Project, alongside securing a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to support further exploration and development.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.

Coppermoly Limited has raised $1.05 million through a share placement to fund its 2025 copper and gold exploration projects in Queensland’s Mt Isa and Cloncurry regions. The capital injection underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its resource portfolio in a highly prospective mining district.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a significant inferred mineral resource of 3.816 million tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent at its Formentera project, highlighting strong lithium concentrations and promising extraction technology that could accelerate production timelines.

Woodside Energy achieved record annual production in 2024, led by the Sangomar project, while advancing key LNG developments and streamlining its asset portfolio through a major swap with Chevron.

Buru Energy is progressing steadily on its Rafael Project, aiming for commercial agreements in early 2025 and production by late 2027, while implementing significant cost reductions to sharpen its financial position.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised A$9.35 million through a strategic share placement, bolstering its financial position to advance the Kvanefjeld Rare Earths Project in Greenland and attracting new international institutional investors.

D3 Energy has successfully completed production testing at its Nooitgedacht Major borehole in South Africa's ER315 permit, revealing robust gas flow rates and high helium concentrations that underscore the project's economic promise.

Hazer Group has successfully completed its Commercial Demonstration Plant program ahead of schedule, validating its methane pyrolysis technology and securing significant funding to accelerate commercialisation in 2025.

Nico Resources Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, highlighted by successful metallurgical testwork and Major Project Status recognition, despite cautious spending amid weak market conditions.