Latest Government Programs News

Osmond Resources has secured the maximum €250,000 provisional grant in the first round of Spain’s national mineral exploration program, while preparing to start a 13-hole campaign at its Orión project. The company has also issued 85 million shares to retain its 80% interest in the project-owning vehicle.

Dataworks has completed a A$3.0 million placement, issuing 25 million shares at A$0.12 each as it moves to fund working capital, government program delivery and platform development. Shareholders now face the next stage of the raising, with a 1-for-10 entitlement offer opening on 28 September.

Dataworks has secured firm commitments for a A$3.0 million placement and will seek up to a further A$1.24 million from shareholders to fund debt repayment, government contract mobilisation and commercial expansion. The raise gives the company more capital to pursue growth, but at a discount that will increase the share count and potentially add substantial option dilution.

FOS Capital has kicked off orders under the Queensland Schools Lighting Upgrade Program, aiming to generate $2.5 million in sales over the next 6-9 months and boosting its secured order book to about $10 million.

IperionX has landed a second U.S. Army task order worth US$11.5 million to expand its industrial-scale titanium manufacturing capacity in Virginia, advancing its integrated powder-to-part platform for defense applications.

6K Additive surged to a US$13.3 million half-year revenue, up 73% year-on-year, driven by strong demand in its Powder and Alloy segments. The company is on track to nearly quadruple production capacity by the end of 2026, supported by substantial US government funding and a new EXIM loan facility.

Rubicon Water's FY26 results reveal an 11.6% revenue drop to $61.1 million and a net loss widening to $15.7 million, impacted by US federal funding delays and currency headwinds. Despite this, the company secured $28.4 million in second-half contracts and holds a $47 million major project pipeline, underpinning confidence for FY27 growth.

Mont Royal Resources has bolstered its funding position with a C$2.22 million tax credit from Quebec, supporting advancement of its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Felix Gold's US subsidiary is in line for a substantial non-dilutive federal grant to advance its Treasure Creek antimony pilot processing facility, accelerating its plan for a domestic US supply chain.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Nodestream has engaged Waypoint Strategic Partners to provide hands-on leadership and operational support for its US market entry, marking a shift from assessment to active execution under its Plan Consilience defence strategy.

Netwealth Group posts a record $135.7 billion in funds under administration for FY26, driven by strong net flows and platform enhancements despite short-term geopolitical jitters.