Latest Government Engagement News

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) closed Q1 2026 with a record A$847 million cash balance, underpinned by robust gold production of 107,728 ounces at an AISC of US$1,921/oz. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso's government formalised a 25% acquisition in the Kiaka project for A$175 million, marking a significant shift in ownership.

BCAL Diagnostics has expanded its Avantect cancer blood tests nationally through major pathology networks, generating $88,000 in Q3 revenue from 91 tests. The company also submitted an initial Medicare reimbursement application for pancreatic cancer detection and is preparing to launch an enhanced BREASTESTplus 2.0 test in early 2027.

EBOS Group has trimmed its FY26 underlying EBITDA forecast by up to AUD 15 million due to surging fuel and logistics expenses, while maintaining its commitment to healthcare supply continuity.

VHM Limited has ditched its Shenghe Resources offtake agreement to broaden market options and approved a direct jump to full-scale 5Mtpa development at its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project. Key regulatory approvals and a major drilling campaign underpin progress towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision and production slated for late 2027.

Pioneer Minerals has secured US Forest Service approval to reopen the Springfield Mine access road, a move that cuts capital expenditure and boosts exploration momentum at the North Pine Project in Idaho.

Blackstone Minerals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the lifting of a Cease and Desist Order at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project, setting the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study drilling campaign.

Metallium Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with over 40 Flash Joule Heating campaigns completed and a strategic capital raise boosting cash reserves to A$82 million. The company is gearing up for multi-reactor operation at its Texas campus, underpinned by long-term agreements with Indium Corporation and Glencore.

Larvotto Resources has engaged former Federal Senator The Hon. David Fawcett as a Strategic Advisor to support positioning its Hillgrove antimony production within national security and critical minerals supply chains.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

BluGlass Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to A$5.76 million and a 28% reduction in net loss to A$4.1 million for H1 FY26, bolstered by a key US Department of War contract extension and a refreshed board driving growth.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports a 213.8% increase in half-year loss to $4.81 million, driven by strategic acquisition and clinical development investments. The company advances its antiviral portfolio with Galidesivir and ISLA-101, supported by strong US regulatory engagement and a $9 million capital raise.

TMK Energy Limited reveals strong pilot well results and a robust phased development plan for its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas project in Mongolia, underpinned by independently certified resources and strategic partnerships.