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Export Finance Australia

Export Finance Australia is Australia's export credit agency, providing financial solutions to support Australian exporters and companies with international business activities. The agency operates as a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991, reporting to the federal Minister for Trade and Tourism. Its mandate is to help Australian businesses access finance for export transactions, overseas investments and international projects where commercial lending may be unavailable or insufficient. Export Finance Australia offers a range of products including direct loans, guarantees, bonds, working capital facilities and political risk insurance. The agency focuses particularly on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as transactions involving critical minerals, infrastructure, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. It works alongside commercial banks and other financial institutions to bridge funding gaps and enable Australian companies to compete internationally. Export Finance Australia has supported transactions across more than 200 markets worldwide, with a portfolio spanning resources, agriculture, technology and services sectors. The agency operates on a commercial basis, charging fees and interest to cover its costs while fulfilling its public policy mandate. It was formerly known as the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) before rebranding to Export Finance Australia in 2019 to better reflect its contemporary role in supporting Australian trade and investment.

Export Finance Australia News


Eneabba mine
Iluka secures $1.2bn loan from Australia for rare earths refinery
23rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Iluka Resources said on Tuesday that the Australian government has provided a A$1.65-billion ($1.15-billion) non-recourse loan to build the Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia. Iluka... 


Image of lithium rock
Lionheart lithium and renewable-energy project, Germany – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Vulcan Energy Resources announced financial close as part of the Lionheart equity and debt financing arrangements in May 2026. 


Nolans project
Arafura to raise A$375m and settle equity component for Nolans build
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following a positive final investment decision to proceed with the $1.6-billion Nolans rare earth project in Australia, ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has launched a A$350-million institutional... 


Location map of the Nolans project
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources is now firmly positioned to finalise the equity funding package for Nolans and deliver Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation. 


Periodic table symbol for lithium
Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has secured a financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia passes law to trade, stock fuel alongside rare earths
1st April 2026 By: Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s parliament passed legislation empowering the country’s export credit agency to physically buy, stockpile and sell fuels alongside critical minerals including rare earths,... 


Nolans rare earth project, in Australia
Arafura secures A$230m in equity subscriptions from German, Australian banks
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has signed binding subscription agreements with Germany’s State-owned development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and export credit agency Export Finance... 


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Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, Australia – update
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been approved for development. 


VHM opts for full-scale development of Goschen rare earths project
VHM opts for full-scale development of Goschen rare earths project
23rd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company VHM has approved a shift to full-scale development of its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project in Victoria, abandoning a previously planned staged... 


Rare earths in scoop
Colossus rare earths project, Brazil – update
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$25-million through an oversubscribed share placement, bolstering funding for the advancement of the project towards a final investment decision in the third... 


Viridis raises A$25m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
Viridis raises A$25m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
18th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$25-million in an oversubscribed share placement, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil... 


Periodic table symbol for lithium
Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 


Rio Tinto Aluminium and Lithium CEO Jerome Pecresse
Rio Tinto secures $1.18bn financing for Rincon lithium project
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina. The package comprises... 


Location map for the Kalgoorlie project
Kalgoorlie nickel project – Goongarrie Hub, Australia – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ardea Resources has received nonbinding support from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for the potential financing of its nickel/cobalt project. 


Ardea lines up potential A$1bn from EFA, US Exim
Ardea lines up potential A$1bn from EFA, US Exim
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Ardea Resources said on Thursday it had received nonbinding support from Export Finance Australia (EFA) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for the potential... 


Alpha HPA completes A$225m capital raise for Stage 2 project
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Alpha HPA has successfully completed a fully underwritten A$225-million equity raising to support the construction and commercialisation of Stage 2 of its HPA First project. The... 


Image of drill rig at Donal project, Australia
Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, Australia
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Donald project is a globally significant rare earth and mineral sands project with the potential to become a long-term supplier of critical rare-earth elements. 


Image of mineral rock from Caldeira project, Brazil
Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia for indicative financing of up to $50-million. 


Industry organisation promotes price-support model for Australian critical minerals strategic reserve
Industry organisation promotes price-support model for Australian critical minerals strategic reserve
13th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec) has welcomed fresh detail on the Australian federal government’s proposed Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, while pressing the case for... 


Meteoric Resources receives letter of support for up to $50m from EFA
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Meteoric Resources has reported that its flagship Caldeira rare earth project, in Brazil, has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia (EFA)... 


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