Latest Government Funding News

Alpha HPA has finalized a $30 million royalty funding agreement with Queensland's QCMBTF, receiving $27 million to support Stage 2 of its HPA First Project and general corporate needs. Concurrently, the company progresses a $400 million senior debt financing with Australian government lenders.

Lion Energy Limited reports strategic progress on its East Seram drilling plans and limits spending on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project pending government funding, while divesting a stake in the Seram Non-Bula PSC to reduce exposure.

IperionX has boosted titanium powder production capacity by 60% and secured US$75 million in Department of War funding to scale up to 1,400 tonnes per annum by 2027, aiming to become the largest and lowest-cost US titanium producer.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead the commercialisation of U.S.-produced antimony, following a landmark domestic metal ingot milestone.

Island Pharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir and is progressing regulatory discussions with the FDA to fast-track approval using the Animal Rule, backed by compelling preclinical data.

ActivEX Limited reports progress on multiple Queensland mineral projects, including a major drilling campaign at Gilberton and advancing rare earth exploration, while managing its portfolio through asset sales and loan facility extensions.

Strategic Energy Resources has advanced its copper-gold exploration in Queensland through government-backed drilling, a $3 million joint venture program, and a key acquisition from Anglo American, supported by a $2 million capital raise.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its global rare earths strategy with significant UK government funding, increased heavy rare earth oxide production, and a $15.6 million capital raise backed by a strategic US investor.

Latrobe Magnesium successfully commissioned its Demonstration Plant producing magnesium oxide and secured $10 million in funding, while receiving a $200 million financing interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank for its next-stage commercial plant.

Iondrive Limited has advanced its battery recycling ambitions by securing key partnerships in the US and Australia, commencing pilot plant construction, and gaining substantial government funding support.

MyEco Group reported a modest 2% sales increase in Q1 FY26, driven by strong council channel growth that offsets U.S. tariff-related setbacks. Operational restructuring and regulatory tailwinds underpin its medium-term outlook.

Ashley Services reported a challenging FY25 with a 7.3% revenue decline but kicked off FY26 with record quarterly revenues and improved profitability, signaling a strategic turnaround.