Latest Government Support News

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Papua New Guinea’s Conservation and Environment Protection Authority has approved an updated Environment Permit for Geopacific Resources’ Woodlark Gold Project, enabling increased throughput and signalling strong government backing ahead of a key feasibility study.

Sierra Nevada Gold has established a wholly owned Saudi subsidiary, Arabian American Minerals LLC, to spearhead exploration at the As Safra copper-gold project, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and preparing for imminent drilling.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured a $520,000 cash refund through the Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, bolstering its exploration efforts in South Australia’s emerging gold province.

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Tartana Minerals has unveiled an expanded 21,000-metre drilling program across its Chillagoe portfolio, targeting a suite of critical and strategic minerals with a focus on resource upgrades and maiden estimates.

Terramin Australia has locked in significant government incentives and infrastructure support for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, setting the stage for accelerated development and improved project economics.

True North Copper has secured a $250,000 Queensland Government grant to fund an advanced drone-based geophysical survey at its Mt Oxide Copper Project, aiming to uncover concealed copper deposits ahead of its 2026 drilling campaign.

VHM Ltd has secured board approval to develop its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project at full capacity, signalling a strategic pivot to meet surging global demand for critical minerals.

Lindian Resources has operationalised its Tipume Accommodation Camp at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, enabling workforce expansion and accelerating construction towards first production in late 2026.

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up production capacity at its Quebec plant, leveraging patented low-cost technology and renewable energy to meet booming global demand for high purity alumina.

Vintage Energy has launched a $2.1 million equity entitlement offer to fund drilling two new gas wells, supported by a South Australian government grant, and to advance oil exploration in the Cooper Basin.