Latest Regional Economic Growth News

Nova Minerals has kicked off geotechnical drilling for the West Susitna Access Road after AIDEA approved up to US$25 million in additional funding, aiming to unlock critical mineral development and improve logistics for its Estelle Project and antimony refinery.

BSP Financial Group has reported an 8.4% increase in net profit to K620 million for the first half of 2026, driven by a 17.7% surge in revenue and supported by a strong capital position and strategic investments.

Critical Resources has bolstered its Mavis Lake lithium project by staking new claims at the Red Hat gold target in Ontario, spotlighting a historical high-grade gold intercept that sharpens exploration focus.

NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 Clean Ammonia Project has been granted Federal Major Project Status, accelerating government approvals and supporting a Final Investment Decision by end 2026.

Winton Land has gained conditional fast-track approval for its Ayrburn Screen Hub, a comprehensive film production and accommodation facility near Arrowtown, promising regional economic and environmental benefits.

Orion Minerals secures a major milestone as South Africa’s IDC converts its loan into a significant equity stake in the Prieska Project, streamlining financing and advancing development plans.

Green Iron SA has unveiled a promising iron ore export concept at Port Pirie, leveraging existing infrastructure to support the emerging green iron industry in South Australia.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance has won $600,000 in government grants, matched by the partners, to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility. This initiative aims to unlock the economic potential of copper, gold, silver, and bismuth resources in the Northern Territory.

Diatreme Resources has completed the sale of its Clermont Copper/Gold Project, retaining a significant stake in the new ASX-listed Moonlight Resources, while progressing metallurgical improvements and environmental approvals on its critical minerals projects.

WA1 Resources reports exceptional assay results from the Luni Niobium Project alongside significant pre-development progress and government recognition as a Major Project.

Dreadnought Resources reports an initial inferred resource of 1.17 million tonnes at the Orion deposit within its Tarraji-Yampi project, highlighting significant copper, gold, silver, and cobalt grades in a strategically important region of Western Australia.

Highfield Resources has secured a A$10 million convertible note investment from existing strategic shareholders following the collapse of a proposed strategic transaction with China Minmetals and Yankuang Energy. The company also received renewed institutional backing from the Government of Navarra for its flagship Muga Potash Project.