Latest Export Finance News

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) outlines progress on its Korean Metals Plant ramp-up, strategic plans for a US metals facility, and conditional funding support for the Dubbo Project, reinforcing its mine-to-metals supply chain ambitions.

Carnegie Clean Energy has advanced its ACHIEVE Programme with a key contract for CETO deployment at the Basque Marine Energy Platform, securing milestone payments exceeding €1.5 million and launching a new Investor Hub to enhance shareholder engagement.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

BCI Minerals has marked a significant milestone with the commencement of full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt and Sulphate of Potash Project and secured initial drawdowns from a $981 million syndicated debt facility, underscoring strong progress toward first salt shipment by late 2026.

Vulcan Energy has marked a pivotal quarter with major capital raises, strategic partnerships, and the commencement of Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide production.

Centrex Limited stabilises operations at Ardmore Mine, completes Australia’s first phosphate export to India, and launches a $10.4 million entitlement offer to fund expansion.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured significant funding and made key progress in its ACHIEVE Programme, setting the stage for CETO wave energy deployment in the Basque Country in 2025.

Alpha HPA Limited has reached a major funding milestone with a $400 million senior debt package for its HPA First Project Stage 2, while experiencing accelerating demand from the semiconductor sector and advancing new product developments.

BCI Minerals reports robust progress in its Mardie Salt and Potash Project, achieving financial close on a $981 million debt facility and advancing construction beyond the halfway mark. The company maintains a strong focus on sustainability and safety as it targets first salt shipment in Q2 FY27.