Latest Government Funding News

Carnegie Clean Energy launches a $3 million Share Purchase Plan at a 20% discount to fund its pioneering 6 MW CETO wave energy project in Spain and expand its global footprint.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) reported steady FY25 results with a 15.2 cents per unit distribution and announced a 10.5% increase in guidance for FY26, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a robust debt refinancing.

Locksley Resources has completed an oversubscribed capital raising and appointed Tribeca Capital to drive its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy, targeting rare earths and antimony supply chains aligned with government initiatives.

Tivan Limited’s Speewah Fluorite Project has secured a $2 million second instalment from the Australian Government’s IPCM grant, boosting joint venture efforts to progress feasibility studies ahead of a final investment decision.

Nimy Resources has appointed NYSE-listed M2i Global to spearhead its US government funding strategy, targeting key grants and loans to advance its gallium projects. This partnership aligns Nimy with critical supply chain initiatives in the United States.

Nido Education has completed the acquisition of a new incubator child care service for $2.4 million, adding 82 licensed places and projecting a $0.5 million EBIT boost in 2026. This move underscores the strength of Nido’s de-risked incubation model and its growing national footprint.

Lithium Energy Limited has made significant strides in its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt and White Plains Lithium Brine projects, secured government funding, and received a major tranche payment from the Solaroz sale, while shelving its graphite IPO plans amid market challenges.

APC Minerals reports encouraging gold intercepts from its Laverton Downs drilling program while navigating a lean cash position and strategic tenement rationalisation.

Ballymore Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Dittmer Project, alongside government grants to accelerate exploration and a key mining lease approval recommendation.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for up to US$903 million in Brazilian government funding to advance its Colossus Rare Earth Project, while delivering Brazil’s first locally sourced rare earth oxides and posting robust Pre-Feasibility Study results.