Latest Government Policy News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to its Major Project Status for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project, reinforcing its strategic importance to Australia’s critical minerals sector and enhancing development prospects.

QPM Energy Limited has launched the Isaac Energy Hub with its first stage, a 112MW gas-fired power station, aiming for mid-2027 commissioning. The company is raising $12 million to support project development and expand its integrated energy utility footprint.

New Frontier Minerals has finalized key drill targets for Heavy Rare Earth Elements, Niobium, and Uranium at its Harts Range Project, supported by a $59,000 Northern Territory government grant and progressing towards a maiden drilling campaign.

Prominence Energy Ltd has acquired the expansive Gawler Hydrogen Project, positioning itself at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration in South Australia. This strategic move aligns with the company’s focus on early-stage, high-return energy sector opportunities.

Infragreen Group Limited has launched a $40 million initial public offering to accelerate growth in sustainable infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, while strengthening its balance sheet through significant debt repayment.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing plans for multiple magnet recycling plants in the US, leveraging patented technology to produce high-purity rare earth oxides amid growing demand for sovereign supply chains.

Minbos Resources has approved over A$800,000 in long lead item orders to advance Stage 2 construction of its Subantando Fertilizer Plant in Angola, supported by sovereign and development financing.

Australian Strategic Materials has initiated a $3 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its US metallisation expansion and boost capabilities at its Korean Metals Plant, signaling a strategic push amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Resolution Minerals Limited has secured the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, adjacent to the major Stibnite Gold Project, aiming to address critical US antimony supply shortages with a planned 2025 drilling campaign.

American West Metals is ramping up exploration and development at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting critical metals like indium, molybdenum, and gallium amid supportive US government policies and tightening Chinese export controls.

The Australian Government has delayed the rollout of the new Aged Care Act 2024, postponing key funding reforms from July to November 2025. Regis Healthcare acknowledges the delay and promises ongoing updates.

New Frontier Minerals has secured $1.59 million in funding to launch its inaugural drilling campaign targeting heavy rare earth elements, niobium, and uranium at the Harts Range Project, aligning with favorable US policies on supply chain diversification and nuclear energy.