Latest Export Finance News

Electro Optic Systems has locked in a $100 million secured loan facility to fuel growth and support its acquisition of MARSS, positioning the company for expansion in counter-drone technologies.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium has resolved a critical manufacturing defect at its Demonstration Plant, enabling Magnesium Oxide production to resume, while securing key financial support for its commercial expansion plans.

Alpha HPA Limited reports strong progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures binding supply contracts for 2026 in the booming semiconductor sector, while launching a $225 million equity raise to fund expansion.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Meteoric Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of its Preliminary Environmental License for the Caldeira Rare Earths Project, enabling the company to progress towards construction and first production targeted for 2028. The company also commissioned its pilot plant, producing its first batches of rare earth carbonate.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil and secured significant financing commitments, positioning the project for construction in the second half of 2026.

VHM Limited has made significant strides in developing its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing substantial funding and critical regulatory approvals while expanding its resource base.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

Meteoric Resources has received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to US$50 million to advance its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, complementing prior US financing interest and reinforcing Australia-Brazil supply chain ties.