Latest Regional Economic Development News

Kinetiko Energy reports encouraging progress in South African gas exploration, with improved well performance and a drilling optimisation study revealing key production enhancements.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Black Dragon Gold has applied for its Salave Gold Project to be designated a Strategic Investment Project under new regional legislation in Asturias, aiming to fast-track development and boost local economic benefits.

QEM Limited secures a Controlled Action declaration for its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, unlocking a streamlined Environmental Impact Statement process through a bilateral agreement between Commonwealth and Queensland governments.