Latest Government It News

Tartana Minerals has postponed its planned drilling at the Beefwood copper-gold prospect in Far North Queensland due to persistent wet conditions, resulting in the loss of government funding and a rescheduled timeline for 2026.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured over $1 million through option exercises by directors and major shareholders, bolstering its cash reserves to advance the clinical and regulatory development of its broad-spectrum antiviral, Galidesivir.

MEC Resources Ltd has announced a placement of over 359 million new options to raise approximately $359,000, with directors participating to offset fees. The offer comes as the company navigates ongoing legal challenges related to its key PEP-11 permit.

Galilee Energy has secured an option to acquire the Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana, marking a strategic expansion into the US market, supported by a A$6.5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Brightstar Resources has completed its acquisition of Aurumin Limited, converting Aurumin shares and options into Brightstar securities and prompting Aurumin’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

FireFly Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project resource, alongside a A$139.5 million equity raise to fund ongoing drilling and development. The company is poised for rapid growth in a tier-one mining jurisdiction with strong infrastructure and exploration upside.

Jameson Resources has locked in a $3 million capital raise from strategic investor King George Investments to advance its Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia. The placement, priced at a 16.7% discount, underscores growing confidence in the project’s regulatory progress and market potential.

NexGen Energy has reported its highest-grade uranium assay to date from the Patterson Corridor East at its Rook I Project, revealing exceptional mineralization that could redefine the project's potential.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

PTR Minerals has successfully raised $12 million through a share placement to accelerate development and exploration at its Rosewood Titanium and Muckanippie Heavy Mineral projects in South Australia.

Rubix Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Paperbark Project, revealing significant zinc-lead mineralisation and encouraging copper signatures beneath the JB Zone and at Grunter North.