Latest Government It News

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Great Divide Mining disputes Adelong Gold’s claim that their joint venture’s first annual programme and budget were not approved, setting the stage for a potential legal showdown.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has updated the ex-date and record date for its special dividend, pending court approval scheduled for mid-August. The dividend payment is set for September, with currency options and final amounts to be confirmed.

Tamboran Resources has achieved a landmark agreement with Native Title Holders and the Northern Land Council, enabling the sale of appraisal gas from the Beetaloo Basin. This paves the way for first gas delivery from the Shenandoah South Pilot Project by mid-2026, supporting Northern Territory energy security.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a 30-day induced polarisation survey at the historic Andromache copper-gold prospect, backed by a $150,000 government grant, aiming to reveal deeper copper sulphide mineralisation and advance its Dittmer Project exploration.

Yowie Group Limited has been sanctioned by ASIC for failing to lodge key financial reports, forcing the confectionery company to issue a full prospectus for capital raising until mid-2026. This regulatory setback follows a turbulent period marked by board changes and trading suspensions.

Marvel Gold Limited has secured all Tanzanian government approvals to complete its acquisition of Cobra Resources and is set to begin exploration at the Hanang Gold Project, a promising site in Tanzania's Iramba-Sekenke Greenstone Belt.

Strata Minerals has initiated its inaugural diamond drilling program at the Penny South Gold Project in Western Australia, supported by a co-funded deep drill hole from the WA Government. This marks a pivotal step in exploring extensions of gold mineralisation near the high-grade Penny Mine.

Pinnacle Minerals Limited’s PIMOA securities have been suspended from ASX quotation due to non-compliance with key listing rules, raising questions about the company’s regulatory standing.

Critica Limited has confirmed that its Jupiter Project in Western Australia hosts the country’s largest and highest-grade magnet rare earth clay-hosted resource, with 640 million tonnes at 490 ppm MREO. This milestone underscores Jupiter’s strategic potential in supplying critical rare earths essential for clean energy technologies.

Bravura Solutions Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue growth of 3.1% and a 177% increase in underlying net profit, driven by operational efficiencies and a one-off software licence sale. The company announced a special dividend and continues its leadership transition with an interim CEO in place.

Elanor Investors Group has firmly rejected an unsolicited takeover offer from Lederer Group for its Commercial Property Fund, while progressing a strategic $125 million investment with Rockworth Capital Partners and continuing asset sales to stabilise its balance sheet.