Latest Government Support News

Osmond Resources has verified monazite as the dominant rare earth mineral at its Orión Project in Spain, highlighting elevated levels of critical magnetic rare earth elements. A maiden drilling program and ongoing metallurgical testing aim to advance the project as a strategic EU supply source.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

Hazer Group has signed a non-binding MOU with UK’s EnergyPathways to explore a large-scale clean hydrogen facility integrated with the Marram Energy Storage Hub in northwest England.

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.

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.