Latest Project Funding News

Canyon Resources has postponed its first bauxite shipment from the Minim Martap project due to a suspension of loan drawdowns by AFG Bank and complications arising from an unsolicited takeover bid. The company is pursuing multiple funding avenues while managing cash carefully amid these setbacks.

Iron Bear Resources has received the last USD 1.3 million tranche from Vale, completing a USD 18 million Phase 1 funding package under their joint development agreement for the Iron Bear project in Canada.

APA Infrastructure Limited (ASX:AP2) posted a 95% jump in profit after tax to $226 million for FY26, declared a hefty final dividend, and greenlit a $259 million investment in a Queensland solar farm and battery storage system.

Patriot Resources has locked in a $3 million placement to fund exploration at its flagship Tassa silver-gold project in Peru and a new copper discovery in Zambia, underpinning its strategy to grow high-grade mineral resources.

Coda Minerals is set to begin a focused reverse circulation drilling program at its Oakden prospect, aiming to validate historical shallow copper mineralisation and assess its potential as early mill feed for the Elizabeth Creek project.

Taiko Critical Minerals has successfully closed a NZ$2.5 million Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 10 million shares at NZ$0.25 each to support the development of its Barrytown Critical Minerals Project.

Develop Global has locked in GR Engineering to build its Yitirrti processing plant in the Pilbara, advancing a project on track for mid-2028 production and backed by a US$400 million Trafigura financing deal.

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has reported strong underground drilling results at Youanmi’s United North area, with mineralisation extending beyond the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) mine plan and infrastructure contracts advancing, keeping the project on track for mid-2027 gold production.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Japan Australia Fluorite Associates has received a $3 million funding tranche under the $7.4 million IPCM grant, supporting the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia.

Minbos Resources has expanded its capital raise to A$6 million, reflecting robust investor appetite to support the Cabinda Phosphate Project’s critical development phase.

Locality Planning Energy has consolidated its debt into a $7.2 million Westpac facility, lowering borrowing costs and freeing capital to back a $5.8 million development pipeline.