Latest Export Finance News

VHM Limited has clarified that a non-binding US$200 million letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen project is not material to its share price, confirming full compliance with ASX disclosure rules despite recent market speculation.

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $32.6 million loss for FY2025 while making significant progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 and securing $400 million in senior debt financing. The company is capitalizing on growing demand from the semiconductor sector with strong Letters of Intent covering 62% of Stage 2 capacity.

Carnegie Clean Energy reported a $2.33 million net loss for FY2025 but made significant strides in commercialising its wave energy technologies, supported by new loans and a US subsidiary launch.

BCI Minerals has transitioned to full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt Project, marking a pivotal moment with strong construction progress, secured financing, and binding offtake agreements. The company remains on track for first salt shipment by late 2026.

Electro Optic Systems reveals a challenging half-year with a steep revenue drop and loss from continuing operations, offset by a substantial gain from divesting EM Solutions and a major new laser weapons contract.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

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.