Latest Regional Economic Development News

Estrella Resources has released promising initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade, low magnesium limestone and chalk deposits. The company aims for a JORC-compliant resource estimate of at least 500 million tonnes.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

Pure Foods Tasmania has launched contract manufacturing with Brilliant Food Australia, marking a significant step in utilising its Woodbridge Smokehouse facility and expanding regional employment.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Austral Gold has inked major mining service agreements to advance open pit operations at its Casposo Mine, aligning with its 2026 production targets. Early production is on track, underpinning confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Ventia Services Group has secured a significant $100 million contract to provide Whole-of-Government cleaning services across Western Sydney, reinforcing its long-term partnership with the NSW Government and commitment to local economic growth.

PhosCo Ltd reports thick, high-grade phosphate intersections at its Gasaat Project in Tunisia, coinciding with phosphate's addition to the US Critical Minerals List. The company plans maiden resource estimates and an updated scoping study to advance project development.

Alpha HPA has finalized a $30 million royalty funding agreement with Queensland's QCMBTF, receiving $27 million to support Stage 2 of its HPA First Project and general corporate needs. Concurrently, the company progresses a $400 million senior debt financing with Australian government lenders.

Boab Metals has secured key environmental approvals and launched a $50 million capital raise to advance its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Boab Metals has kicked off early construction works at its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project, marking a key step toward full-scale mine development and production scheduled after the 2026 wet season.

Nova Minerals’ U.S. subsidiary has won a $43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate production of military-grade antimony trisulfide at its Alaska Estelle Project, aiming to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply.