Latest Government Support News

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to fund critical development activities at its Beetaloo Basin shale gas project, aiming for first gas sales in 2025. The capital will support fracture stimulation, flow testing, and installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Core Lithium has released a comprehensive Restart Study for its Finniss Lithium Project, outlining a transition to fully underground mining that extends the mine life to 20 years while slashing operating costs and boosting production capacity.

Jameson Resources has released a comprehensive update on its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, revealing improved project economics and robust progress on environmental and Indigenous engagement fronts. The update underscores the project's strategic positioning amid tightening global supply and supportive government policies.

Finder Energy has spotlighted its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields at the SEC 2025 Conference, revealing a fast-track development plan with robust resource estimates and promising production rates.

VHM Limited has launched a partially underwritten equity placement and share purchase plan to fund the development of its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, targeting production by late 2026.

Locksley Resources has submitted a drilling permit application for its Mojave Antimony and Rare Earths Project in California, revealing exceptional assay results and positioning itself to benefit from new U.S. regulatory support aimed at accelerating critical mineral projects.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

HMC Capital has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its assets under management to over $50 billion within the next 3-5 years, supported by strong fundraising and diversified investment verticals. The company’s FY25 outlook remains solid, underpinned by operational growth and strategic initiatives across real estate, digital infrastructure, and energy transition.

Critica Limited has secured drilling approvals and government funding to explore high-grade heavy rare earth elements at its Aurora and Juno satellite prospects near the flagship Jupiter deposit in Western Australia.

AVJennings reported a 25% rise in Q3 FY25 contract signings and a 26% increase in settlements, while progressing an acquisition scheme that could reshape its future.

Venus Metals Corporation’s subsidiary Redscope has won a $52,500 grant from the WA Government to co-fund diamond drilling at the Pincher Copper Project, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly. Drilling is set to begin in June 2025, advancing exploration of a promising volcanogenic massive sulphide system.