Latest Government It News

Hammer Metals has identified multiple drill-ready copper-gold and lead-zinc targets at Mount Isa, including a high-priority SEDEX-style prospect at Kalman West backed by a $176,000 grant, and a newly defined gold anomaly at Keyser. A 3,000m drilling campaign is planned to kick off in April 2026.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Kina Securities Limited has adjusted its FY25 net profit after tax downward by PGK6.1 million following auditor discussions, though the company’s cash flow and 2026 outlook remain unaffected.

Paladin Energy faces a judicial review application from the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan contesting the recent environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South Project. The legal challenge alleges insufficient Indigenous consultation and seeks to halt project progress.

Duratec Limited has delivered its strongest half-year performance to date, reporting record revenue and gross profit across its diversified engineering and construction services. The company’s investor briefing highlighted robust order books, strategic growth in Defence and Energy sectors, and expansion into new regional markets.

iCandy Interactive confirms its removal from the ASX on 1 April 2026, shifting focus to a potential NYSE American listing for its key asset, Lemon Sky Studios.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

ARN Media is confronting a substantial legal claim from former contractor Jacqueline Henderson, who alleges adverse action and bullying following her contract termination. The case also challenges previous ASX disclosures, with compensation sought exceeding $82 million.

Viking Mines has achieved a remarkable upgrade to a 63.6% tungsten concentrate at its Linka Project in Nevada, signalling a rapid, low-capital pathway to production amid soaring global tungsten prices.

Vection Technologies has formalised its acquisition of Australian digital transformation firm DXLabs, adding immediate revenue and expanding its footprint across the APAC region.

Great Southern Mining has initiated deep diamond drilling at its Golden Boulder discovery in Western Australia, supported by government co-funding and a recent capital raise. This marks a pivotal step in exploring the source of multiple gold mineralisation trends within the Duketon Gold Project.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.