Latest Government Support News

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

Felix Gold Limited reports significant high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska, alongside plans for near-term production and US government collaboration amid a global supply crunch.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.

Infini Resources has launched a significant Phase 2 drilling program at its Portland Creek uranium project in Canada, aiming to unlock a potentially world-class uranium deposit amid a tightening global supply landscape.

Litchfield Minerals reports assays confirming up to 35% manganese with a hydrothermal signature at Lucy Creek 2, Northern Territory, signaling a potentially larger manganese system. Planned geophysical surveys and drilling in 2026 aim to unlock further resource potential.

Geopacific Resources has won a crucial extension on its Woodlark Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea, providing vital flexibility to progress its 1.67 million ounce gold project ahead of a definitive feasibility study due later this year.

Critical Resources has acquired 90% of the Rock and Pillar prospecting permit, consolidating a strategic 10km strike along the prospective Cap Burn Fault in New Zealand ahead of a planned drill program.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Jindalee Lithium has signed a non-binding LOI to merge its US lithium assets with a US SPAC, aiming to list on a national exchange and unlock significant funding for its McDermitt Project.

Euro Manganese Inc. reports significant progress on its Chvaletice Project and Bécancour Plant, positioning itself as a key Western supplier of high-purity manganese critical for EV batteries. The company highlights strong feasibility results, strategic financing partnerships, and multiple offtake agreements amid an expected global supply deficit.

Felix Gold Limited recently hosted senior U.S. federal officials at its Treasure Creek Antimony Project, highlighting its strategic role in addressing America’s critical mineral supply challenges amid China’s export ban.

Western Mines Group has completed diamond drill hole MTD030 at its Mulga Tank Project, intersecting extensive olivine cumulate ultramafic rock with multiple intervals of visible nickel sulphide mineralisation, including high-tenor blebs confirmed by spot pXRF readings up to 41.3% nickel. This confirms a dynamic komatiite system and reinforces the project's large-scale potential.