Latest Investment Decisions News

Globe Metals & Mining has completed the first tranche of its $8.67 million placement, raising $6.96 million and converting $540,000 of convertible loans to equity, significantly reducing its debt ahead of the Kanyika Niobium Project’s Final Investment Decision.

Karoon Energy reported a 12% production dip in Q3 2025 due to operational challenges but saw a 3% revenue increase driven by higher oil prices and secured a new deepwater block in Brazil.

Astral Resources reports robust assay results from its Theia Deposit in-fill drilling program, reinforcing the potential for a profitable starter pit at its Mandilla Gold Project. Ongoing diamond drilling and regional exploration at Feysville aim to further unlock value.

Woodside Energy Group has sealed a strategic partnership with US infrastructure giant Williams, selling stakes in Louisiana LNG and Driftwood Pipeline for $378 million, accelerating the project’s path to first LNG in 2029.

VRX Silica Limited has secured four binding offtake contracts for 410,000 tonnes per annum of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, representing nearly half of its initial production capacity and marking a significant commercial milestone.

Beetaloo Energy has completed the largest hydraulic fracture stimulation in Australian history at its Carpentaria-5H well, advancing its pilot project and gas plant construction amid pending regulatory approvals.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.

Rumble Resources has commenced diamond drilling at its Western Queen Gold Project, progressing an underground mining scoping study that shows better economics than open pit options. A new processing partnership with Gylden Resources could streamline ore treatment.

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

Arafura Rare Earths has received conditional approval for a US$100 million equity investment from Export Finance Australia, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Nolans Project in Australia’s critical minerals landscape.

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.