Latest Government Funding News

Micro-X has initiated installation of its first human pilot site for a portable Head CT scanner at Royal Melbourne Hospital, marking a pivotal step towards revolutionising stroke diagnosis with carbon nanotube technology.

Caspin Resources has launched extensive drilling programs at its Bygoo Tin and Weethalle Gold projects in New South Wales, aiming to grow existing resources and uncover new mineralisation targets.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its inaugural shipment of high-grade gallium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking a significant step in establishing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral.

Nimy Resources reveals a significant extension to its Block 3 gallium deposit in Western Australia, with a high-resolution magnetic survey indicating a 3.5km strike beyond the current resource boundary. The company is also advancing metallurgical test work and seeking federal funding to support development.

Premier1 Lithium has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Mt Kersey gold prospect within the Yalgoo Project, aiming to unlock the potential of a highly prospective 5 square kilometre mineralised zone.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Rubix Resources has reported assay results from its Queensland Paperbark Project that align with expectations, revealing significant zinc, lead, and copper mineralisation. The company also advances exploration across multiple projects and pursues new asset acquisitions.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – AR3) has made significant strides in advancing its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, securing pilot-scale processing at ANSTO’s new facility and raising $6 million post-quarter to fund development. Concurrently, promising uranium targets have been identified at its Overland Project.

Enterprise Metals has reported encouraging drilling results from its Vulcan Prospect in Western Australia, revealing significant gold mineralisation and evidence of a substantial copper-zinc-gold system. The findings support ongoing exploration efforts backed by government funding.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed a key acquisition in Nevada and boosted its Canadian uranium investment, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten and uranium prices.

Great Southern Mining Limited reported significant gold intercepts from its Western Australian and Queensland projects during the December 2025 quarter, alongside securing up to A$337,500 in government co-funded drilling grants.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.