Latest Government Investments News

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

Duratec Limited reported a modest revenue decline in 1H FY26 but posted gains in profitability and maintained its dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and sector diversification.

West African Resources Limited has resumed trading on the ASX following a government request to acquire an additional 35% stake in its Kiaka subsidiary, signaling a notable shift in ownership dynamics.

Renegade Exploration Limited has expanded its US footprint by acquiring 39 claims in California’s Mountain Pass area, positioning itself near major gold and rare earth mines with immediate exploration plans underway.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

Duratec Limited reported a record FY25 with revenue climbing to $573 million and EBITDA up 11.3%, driven by strong growth in Energy and Emerging sectors despite softer Defence and Mining results.

Acrow Limited reports a record FY25 with sales up 23%, driven by an 83% jump in its Industrial Access division, now half of group revenue. Despite soft formwork markets, strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives underpin a confident outlook.

Saunders International Limited has announced its acquisition of Aqua Metro Pty Ltd for up to A$30 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the water infrastructure sector with a stable, annuity-style revenue model and a robust project pipeline.

Excite Technology Services has landed a $676,000 contract with the Department of Home Affairs to enhance national digital forensics capabilities, marking a significant step in its government IT services growth.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.