Latest Regional Development News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to its Major Project Status for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project, reinforcing its strategic importance to Australia’s critical minerals sector and enhancing development prospects.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

Meteoric Resources has secured inclusion in Brazil’s major Strategic Minerals funding program, aiming to advance its Caldeira Rare Earths Project and downstream magnet production.

EV Resources Limited has finalized its acquisition of a 70% interest in the Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a strategic move to bolster critical mineral supply in the Americas. The company is advancing ore testing and plans to develop processing capabilities aligned with local community priorities.

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

Nordic Resources has validated a significant new indicated gold resource at the Kiimala Trend in Finland, lifting its total gold equivalent inventory close to 1 million ounces. This milestone follows the pending acquisition of three Finnish gold projects from Northgold AB.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Foresta Group Holdings advances its flagship Kawerau renewable energy project with inclusion in New Zealand’s Fast-Track Approvals Act, a key term sheet with Genesis Energy, and $2 million raised via convertible notes.

Mayur Resources has unveiled significant progress on its Central Lime Project, including enhanced production capacity, favorable EPC bids, and advancing offtake negotiations, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision.