Latest Government It News

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

Larvotto Resources has modified its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project to adopt dry stacking for tailings, a move that promises environmental benefits and faster regulatory approval without impacting project economics.

Cosmo Metals has appointed Ian Prentice as Managing Director, tasking him with accelerating exploration at the promising Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. Prentice’s extensive industry experience signals a strategic pivot towards unlocking value in underexplored assets.

Aurizon Holdings Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.092 per share, payable on March 26, 2025, with 60% franking reflecting ongoing profitability.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG) has agreed to acquire KOBE Pty Ltd for an initial $6.98 million, aiming to expand its commercial security footprint in Queensland and boost FY25 EBITDA by approximately $2.5 million.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.

Invictus Energy has secured Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval for pilot gas production at its Cabora Bassa Project, unlocking the path to commercial gas extraction and power generation in Zimbabwe.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has launched a focused field exploration program at its Pepita Gold Project in southern Brazil, aiming to refine high-priority drill targets based on a significant soil anomaly. This initiative positions the company to potentially follow up on promising regional gold discoveries nearby.

James Bay Minerals has bolstered its executive team with founder Matthew Hayes stepping in as Executive Director and Andrew Dornan moving to Executive Chair, alongside key technical appointments aimed at advancing its Independence Gold Project in Nevada.

Sun Silver has appointed co-founder Andrew Dornan as Managing Director and corporate lawyer Shaun Hardcastle as Non-Executive Chairman, signaling a strategic push to advance its flagship Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project in Nevada.

Trigg Minerals has secured NSW Government approval for the transfer of its Achilles Project licence, enabling formal exploration of the high-grade Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit.

Westpac’s 1Q25 update reveals a resilient $1.7 billion net profit and strong loan growth despite margin pressures and economic headwinds.