Latest Government Engagement News

St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured key regulatory milestones for its antiviral Galidesivir, including FDA confirmation of the Animal Rule pathway and Priority Review Voucher eligibility, while strengthening US biodefense ties and expanding patent protection.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, producing a high-grade rare earth carbonate rich in critical magnet metals and advancing key drilling, permitting, and feasibility milestones.

Hazer Group advances its methane pyrolysis technology commercialization with a landmark alliance deal, extended partnerships, and a strengthened cash position, positioning itself at the forefront of low-carbon hydrogen and steelmaking solutions.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports ongoing FDA review of its antiviral Galidesivir, with no adverse feedback received as the regulator takes extra time to finalise guidance.

European Metals Holdings has released a Definitive Feasibility Study confirming the Cinovec Lithium Project as a long-life, battery-grade lithium carbonate producer strategically positioned to supply Europe's electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

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.