Latest Development Approvals News

Elixir Energy is set to resume production testing at its Diona-1 well this quarter and prepare for the high-impact Lorelle-3 appraisal well drilling in January 2026, aiming to unlock significant gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

Centuria Industrial REIT has secured a landmark 10-year lease with Tesla, delivering a 133% re-leasing spread and deferring redevelopment plans, while pursuing a major data centre expansion in Victoria.

QPM Energy has made significant strides in advancing its 112MW Isaac Power Station, securing major financing and operational milestones that position it well for mid-2027 commissioning.

Diatreme Resources reported progress on its Northern Silica Project with key regulatory approvals and metallurgical successes, while agreeing to sell its Clermont Copper/Gold Project to Moonlight Resources, retaining a significant stake.

International Graphite Limited has taken significant steps toward establishing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant with land acquisition and key development approvals in Collie, WA.

Renascor Resources reports steady progress on its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, backed by a $5 million government grant, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in battery materials.

Queensland Brine Solutions has locked in a strategic 10-hectare site to develop its Queensland Brine Management Complex, aiming to transform waste brine from the coal seam gas industry into valuable green chemicals.

Alkane Resources reports a robust 9.8 million ounce gold resource base in New South Wales as of June 2025, with ongoing underground mining at Tomingley and development progress at Boda-Kaiser.

Ballard Mining’s latest exploration update reveals a surge in gold targets at its Mt Ida Project, with promising drilling results and a new mineralised trend boosting prospects ahead of a Maiden Ore Reserve in 2026.

Finbar Group has confirmed the unconditional sale of its Rivervale development site for $13.68 million, with settlement expected by mid-October, boosting its H1 FY2026 earnings.

Frontier Energy unveils an ambitious multi-stage expansion of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, targeting 1GW of solar and 660MW of battery storage to support Western Australia’s coal phase-out.

Tesoro Gold has raised A$34 million through a strategic placement to fund critical development stages of its El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, aiming for a final investment decision.