Latest Government Support News

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

Buxton Resources has completed its deepest drillhole yet at the Centurion Project, uncovering complex geology that leaves key mineral targets unresolved but promising further exploration.

Silex Systems Limited has announced a $145 million equity raise to fund the commercialisation of its SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology through its US joint venture, Global Laser Enrichment. The capital will support critical technology milestones and expansion into new isotope markets amid a global nuclear fuel renaissance.

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

Variscan Mines has successfully raised A$2.5 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its high-grade zinc projects in Spain and pursue a strategic earn-in on promising zinc assets in Ireland.

Tesoro Gold has announced a significant 42% increase in the Ternera Gold Deposit resource at its El Zorro project in Chile, lifting contained gold to 1.82 million ounces and enhancing the project’s development potential.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a large copper-zinc system and uncovered a new gold-bismuth mineralisation style at its Northern Territory Oonagalabi Project, supported by government grants and ongoing exploration.

Foresta Group Holdings secures a critical extension from New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office and partners with EECA to explore geothermal energy use, pushing forward its flagship Kawerau biomass project.

Akora Resources has renewed its key Bekisopa exploration tenement and appointed Peter Bird as CEO, strengthening its path toward developing a high-grade iron ore mine in Madagascar. The project enjoys strong local and government support amid infrastructure upgrades.

GWR Group Limited reports steady progress on its Prospect Ridge magnesium project with ongoing metallurgical testing and a strong cash position of $38 million. The company also revises Wiluna iron ore royalty terms and pursues strategic acquisitions.

Quantum Graphite Limited has made significant strides in developing its Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, progressing detailed planning with government stakeholders and attracting new financiers for its Uley 2 project. Exploration and purification testwork updates promise to refine its resource and product quality outlook.