Latest Government Support News

Viva Energy is progressing repairs at its Geelong Refinery following a fire that disrupted key units, aiming to resume near-full production by June while maintaining fuel supply.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has swiftly mobilised three drill rigs to commence a 5,000m Phase 1 program at its As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, following exploration licence approval by Royal Decree. The campaign targets a district-scale mineralised system with results expected by late May.

Flynn Gold has offloaded its Forrestania and Lake Johnston projects to Forrestania Resources for $350,000 in shares, sharpening its focus on Tasmanian gold, tungsten, and silver ventures.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has received five exploration licences for its As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, granted by Royal Decree, allowing immediate drilling with three rigs on site. The licences reflect top-level government support and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 mining ambitions.

NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 project is projected to deliver substantial economic and environmental benefits, including a $7.3 billion GDP uplift and 13.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided, underpinning its push for government-backed concessional financing.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Osmond Resources is progressing its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project with promising drilling results, positive mineral processing testwork, and a new partnership targeting rare earth carbonate production in Spain.

Ausgold has locked in a $30.1 million EPC contract with ADD Business Group to build a 250-room workforce village near its Katanning Gold Project, marking a key step towards a final investment decision in late 2026.

Western Mines Group reported strong March quarter progress at Mulga Tank, delivering high-grade nickel sulphide results and expanding its project portfolio with new acquisitions and a magnesite supply MoU.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) sharpens focus on its Seymour Lithium Project amid a lithium price rebound, key permitting progress, and extended C$100 million financing interest from Export Development Canada.

Mont Royal Resources is on track to release an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths project in May, with a promising geological review highlighting the BD-Zone as a key area for resource expansion. The company also secured a strategic non-binding MOU with Saguenay Port Authority and extended funding for critical infrastructure.