Latest Government Support News

Revolver Resources has completed critical engineering designs and secured over A$1 million in government grants and royalties, setting the stage for a targeted restart of copper production at its Dianne Copper Mine in late 2025.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the first tranche acquisition of a majority interest in the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project, unlocking access to a historically rich gold-copper region in central Queensland. The company is poised to deploy modern exploration techniques backed by government funding to advance the project.

American West Metals reports promising visual copper mineralisation from deep drilling and identifies multiple new targets via advanced geophysics at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada.

Buxton Resources has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion Project, targeting a large IOCG geophysical anomaly in Western Australia, with government co-funding easing costs. Initial assay results are expected by early October.

Lord Resources has completed a detailed electromagnetic survey at its Ilgarari Copper Project, identifying multiple compelling drill targets and securing full permits for imminent drilling. The project’s proximity to a major copper mine and government support adds to its strategic appeal.

Krakatoa Resources has initiated a pivotal two-hole diamond drilling program at its Stone Tank Nb-REE Prospect in Western Australia, targeting significant gravity anomalies that may reveal valuable rare earth mineralisation.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to its Major Project Status for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project, reinforcing its strategic importance to Australia’s critical minerals sector and enhancing development prospects.

St George Mining has launched advanced geophysical surveys at its Araxá Niobium and Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to pinpoint new high-grade mineralisation zones and support ongoing drilling efforts.

Orpheus Uranium has launched a targeted exploration program at its Mt Douglas Project in the Northern Territory, supported by a government co-funding grant and approved permits enabling advanced drilling activities.

Black Canyon Limited’s Phase 2 drilling at the Wandanya Project confirms extensive high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation, revealing significant scale and promising exploration upside.

Alkane Resources has secured key regulatory approvals from FIRB and ASIC, paving the way for its planned merger with Mandalay Resources. This milestone brings the companies closer to creating a diversified Australian gold and antimony producer.

Sprintex secures a key deposit from Mest Water to develop new compressors for mobile manure processing systems, leveraging a Dutch government subsidy aimed at thousands of small farms.