Latest Government Relations News

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

FirstWave Cloud Technology delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with a $1.40m net operating cash inflow and a major two-year licensing agreement with Mexico’s Banobras bank, marking a key milestone in its AI compliance pivot.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

American West Metals reported a 20% increase in contained copper at its Storm Copper Project and intersected promising skarn mineralisation in initial West Desert drilling, highlighting significant exploration upside across its North American base metals portfolio.

Imricor Medical Systems updates its SEC Form 10 with minor SEC-driven revisions as it pushes forward with FDA clearances and clinical trials, reporting a $25.3 million net loss in 2025 amid early-stage commercialisation.

Dalaroo Metals has secured robust community and government backing ahead of its soil geochemistry program at the Bondoukou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with 40% of sampling now complete and assay results expected by early June 2026.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

West African Resources confirms ongoing talks with Burkina Faso’s government over a proposed 25% equity increase in Kiaka SA, while maintaining steady operations at its key sites.

Resolute Mining has outlined its 2026 production guidance targeting up to 275,000 ounces of gold and revealed ambitious plans to more than double output by 2028 through key African project expansions.

EV Resources has partnered with U.S.-based MineMaker LLC to accelerate its antimony projects in Mexico and Nevada, aiming to become a key supplier to North America’s critical minerals market.

Rio Tinto reported solid 2025 results with an 8% increase in copper equivalent production and disciplined cost management, driving a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion. The company marked major project completions and maintained a strong dividend payout.