Latest Government Support News

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Dart Mining continues to reveal promising antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Queensland, aligning with the new Australia-USA critical minerals pact. Assay results are pending, but visual drilling intercepts suggest significant potential.

PMET Resources has completed a positive lithium-only feasibility study for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec, confirming technical and economic viability for a large-scale spodumene concentrate operation with a targeted final investment decision in 2027.

South32 reported a robust September quarter with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 33% surge in manganese volumes, while advancing key projects and maintaining full-year guidance.

Black Cat Syndicate reports visible antimony mineralisation in initial drill holes at Mt Clement, advancing one of Australia’s largest antimony deposits with assays due in November 2025.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

EV Resources has appointed Michael Brown as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead its North American antimony supply strategy, aiming to restart production in Mexico and expand U.S. projects amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Hazer Group has received a $4.58 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its financial position as it advances its methane pyrolysis technology towards commercialisation.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

VHM Limited has reaffirmed the scale of its Goschen Project with updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates, adopting a more cautious approach for Area 1 that enhances mine plan confidence while leaving substantial upside for future growth.

Orange Minerals NL has reported exceptional rock chip assay results at its Lennon’s Find Project in Western Australia, with silver grades reaching nearly 3,000 grams per tonne. These findings set the stage for a significant deep drilling campaign targeting a promising subsurface anomaly.

St George Mining’s latest drilling results reveal a thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending well beyond the existing resource at its Araxá project in Brazil, hinting at a major resource upgrade.