Latest Exploration Permits News

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Central Petroleum has amended its sub-salt exploration permit sale, excluding the EP82 permit and retaining Helium Australia Pty Ltd, while anticipating a $4.2 million impairment charge in FY26.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.

Taruga Minerals has confirmed significant gold and copper mineralisation at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, underpinning its 2026 exploration plans. The results validate historical data and set the stage for targeted drilling campaigns.

Greenvale Energy has wrapped its inaugural uranium drilling season at the Oasis Project with impressive assay results, confirming significant high-grade mineralisation and setting ambitious exploration targets for 2026.

Buru Energy is actively pursuing funding for its 2026 drilling campaign to validate resources at the Rafael Gas Project, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026 and first cashflow by 2028.

Equus Energy Limited launches a $15 million public offer to fund the acquisition and development of the Equus Gas Project in Western Australia, backed by conditional funding from Alcoa. The project boasts a large independently certified contingent gas resource, positioning the company to address looming supply shortfalls in domestic and LNG markets.

MetalsGrove Mining Limited has been granted the Vavoua gold exploration permit in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing its strategic foothold near the Abujar gold mine. An initial soil sampling program using cutting-edge PortablePPB technology is set to commence early next year.

Triangle Energy has launched legal proceedings against Echelon Energy's subsidiary over a $3.84 million cost dispute tied to a farm-in agreement in the Perth Basin. The move follows failed negotiations after Echelon's withdrawal from drilling obligations.

Predictive Discovery Limited has amended its acquisition terms with Robex Resources, sidelining Perseus Mining’s bid and setting the stage for a combined gold producer targeting over 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

Pilot Energy has secured a $1.52 million financing facility to fast-track its FY2025 R&D Tax Incentive refund, supporting its clean energy and gas exploration projects.

Beetaloo Energy has reached a Final Investment Decision for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, paving the way for gas sales from EP187 starting in 2026. This milestone follows key agreements and approvals, marking a significant step in Northern Territory’s energy development.