Latest Government Engagement News

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.

Felix Gold Limited reports strong continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska, while engaging Worley to accelerate processing pathways. The company targets near-term bulk sampling and production aligned with US strategic supply needs.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the rights to explore the expansive As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion into a high-potential mining district aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints Michael Juniper as CEO, signaling a strategic push into advanced data centre development amid rising cloud and AI demand. Chris Maher shifts focus to government relations, underscoring regulatory challenges ahead.

Excite Technology Services Limited reported a remarkable 370% revenue increase to $13.54 million for H1 FY2026, driven by strong growth across its cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT managed services divisions. However, losses widened 43% to $2.51 million, reflecting restructuring and scaling costs, while the company secured $2.1 million in convertible notes to support its growth ambitions.

Jindalee Lithium has successfully raised $1.5 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, exceeding its $1 million target to fund the McDermitt Lithium Project and a US SPAC transaction.

Eclipse Metals has engaged BGR Group, a leading U.S. government relations firm, to strengthen its strategic positioning and funding prospects for its Greenland rare earth projects, advancing its role in Western critical minerals supply chains.

Lodestar Minerals has kicked off its first-ever exploration program at the Virgin Mountain Rare Earth Project in Arizona, targeting historically promising heavy and light rare earth elements amid shifting global supply dynamics.

West African Resources is advancing negotiations with the Burkina Faso Government over equity interests in its Kiaka gold project, proposing alternatives to direct government ownership to boost national benefits without diluting shareholder value.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured membership in the Medical Countermeasures Coalition, positioning its antiviral Galidesivir for critical US government stockpiling and regulatory milestones.

Island Pharmaceuticals has engaged a top Washington DC government affairs firm to accelerate its US biodefence strategy, focusing on its antiviral drug Galidesivir amid promising FDA regulatory signals.

Tivan Limited has made significant progress on its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, completing a major drilling phase and advancing its Feasibility Study, now scheduled for completion in February 2026. The project aims to produce acidgrade fluorspar for global markets, supported by strong joint venture partnerships and strategic financing.