Latest Government Grants News

Clever Culture Systems posted a $1.32 million loss for the half year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift and reduced government grants. Despite this, the company strengthened its cash position, repaid government debt, and grew its APAS Independence instrument footprint globally.

Altitude Minerals has successfully drilled the T55 Target at its Byrock Project in New South Wales, confirming a copper-gold porphyry system consistent with the Macquarie Arc extension. This milestone supports advancing their earn-in agreement and sets the stage for further exploration.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Metal Bank Limited has entered a non-binding MOU with Austral Resources to explore toll treatment of ore from the Millennium Project at Austral’s nearby Rocklands facility, aiming to advance a promising copper-cobalt-gold resource in NW Queensland.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing its rare earth magnet recycling ambitions with strategic leadership relocation, government recognition, and new funding discussions. The company’s Belfast facility gains global significance as it targets key international markets.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported a significant increase in its half-year loss to $3.82 million, driven by reduced revenue and higher research and development expenses. The company continues to invest heavily in its neuroprotective drug candidate ARG-007 amid ongoing clinical trials.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

European Metals Holdings has achieved a critical rezoning approval for its flagship Cinovec Lithium Project, unlocking defined mining and processing zones. Backed by substantial Czech and EU government grants, the project is poised to become Europe’s largest hard rock lithium producer.

Orange Minerals NL is advancing exploration in two proven mineral belts, targeting gold in Ghana's Sefwi Gold Belt and base metals in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with key drilling results and ownership milestones expected soon.

Nova Minerals plans to redomicile to the United States following the loss of its foreign private issuer status, while acquiring full ownership of its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project and appointing a US-based CFO.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

5E Advanced Materials is raising up to $36 million through a stock offering to fund the development of its Fort Cady boron and lithium project in California. The capital raise comes amid ongoing concerns about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without further financing.