Latest Government Support News

Botala Energy is progressing its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project in Botswana, backed by a significant investment from the Mineral Development Company of Botswana and aiming for first gas production in 2026 to help address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Delorean Corporation has completed the $53 million Yarra Valley Water bioenergy facility and progressed key projects in South Australia and Victoria, supported by strong government grants and renewable gas policies.

Aspire Mining has taken a major step forward in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project by signing a $69.9 million EPC contract and gaining government backing for a key highway project, positioning the company for first coal exports by late 2027.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Elementos Limited advances its Oropesa and Cleveland tin projects with a strategic smelter acquisition and a $9.1 million capital raise, positioning itself strongly amid rising tin prices.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed a key acquisition in Nevada and boosted its Canadian uranium investment, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten and uranium prices.

Great Southern Mining Limited reported significant gold intercepts from its Western Australian and Queensland projects during the December 2025 quarter, alongside securing up to A$337,500 in government co-funded drilling grants.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reports steady progress on its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, securing key government agreements and strategic partnerships while maintaining financial discipline.

ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Green Technology Metals (ASX, GT1) has made significant strides in its Seymour Lithium Project with a successful $4.5 million capital raise, appointment of Altris Engineering for DFS completion, and a 45% reduction in project footprint. These developments come as lithium prices surge, positioning GT1 to become Ontario’s first lithium producer.

AKORA Resources has completed a significant trenching program at its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar and submitted a mining permit application under a revitalised regulatory framework, gaining strong government backing.