Latest Government It News

Ardea Resources' Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub has been awarded Lead Agency Status by the Western Australian Government, marking a key regulatory milestone that underscores its strategic importance in the critical minerals sector.

Lightning Minerals has revealed exceptional tungsten assay results from its Warby Project in North Queensland, confirming widespread high-grade mineralisation across multiple vein systems within a 2km corridor.

American West Metals has reported exceptional assay results from resampling historical drill core at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing high-grade indium, copper, zinc, silver, and lead. The new data expands known mineralised intervals and supports ongoing drilling and government engagement.

Janus Electric boosts its North American footprint with expanded US orders, significant government subsidies slashing conversion costs, and key infrastructure partnerships advancing.

Tetratherix Limited (ASX:TTX) has launched a $2 million share purchase plan offering eligible Australian and New Zealand shareholders the chance to buy shares at a 2% discount to recent trading prices. The non-underwritten SPP opens on 4 June and closes on 18 June 2026.

IperionX’s Definitive Feasibility Study for its Titan Project in Tennessee reveals a robust 14-year mine plan producing critical heavy rare earths, titanium minerals, and zircon with strong financial returns and US government backing.

Island Pharmaceuticals has kicked off GMP manufacturing of its antiviral Galidesivir to support late-stage Marburg virus studies under the FDA Animal Rule, marking a key step towards regulatory submission and biodefence readiness.

Macarthur Minerals has approved a joint venture where Gold Valley assigns half its interest in the Lake Giles Ularring Hematite Project to Destec, bringing fresh operational expertise to the venture while Macarthur retains full ownership of its tenements.

Sabre Resources has received Northern Territory government approval to drill up to 5,000 metres at Kurundi North, targeting high-potential copper-gold systems analogous to Tennant Creek. The program awaits shareholder approval of a major acquisition and aims to unlock value in a resurging mineral province.

Nyapiri Macro Mining, a majority Indigenous-owned contractor, has landed its inaugural $12.52 million work package under a BHP framework agreement, marking its emergence as a Tier-1 Pilbara mining services provider.

Conrad Asia Energy appoints Peter Botten as Executive Chairman and initiates CEO search amid transition to gas producer with first gas targeted for late 2027.

Arafura Rare Earths has officially opened its share purchase plan following ASIC lodgement, while also dispatching notices for a July extraordinary general meeting in Perth.