Latest Exploration Permits News

Aurum Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with three environmental certificates granted for its 3.22Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, bringing the project closer to mining licence approval.

DeSoto Resources has identified two priority soil anomaly zones at its Timbakouna Project in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, setting the stage for targeted drilling after airborne magnetics surveys and infill sampling.

Unity Metals has extended its gold discoveries at the Ngot Gold Project in Cambodia, hitting mineralisation in all four drilled prospects with notable results near the Okvau Mine.

D3 Energy has significantly boosted its helium resource estimates in South Africa's Free State with a newly certified 14 BCF helium contingent resource at ER386, lifting combined recoverable helium to 35.6 BCF across its key permits.

Central Petroleum has terminated the sale of its Northern Territory subsalt permits and withdrawn from the EP112 joint venture, reallocating capital towards the Mt Kitty appraisal well and other projects.

Cannindah Resources has uncovered a significant new high-grade Southern Shoot at its Cannindah Breccia copper-gold deposit, expanding the known mineralised system well beyond current resource boundaries and offering fresh exploration upside.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has locked in a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, setting the stage for immediate drilling and a refreshed JORC resource estimate by late 2026.

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.

Forte Energy has rapidly expanded its oil and gas exploration portfolio in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, acquiring over 156,000 acres including the billion-barrel Harrier Prospect and adjacent leases to Umiat Oil Field, while securing significant cost savings through lease fee suspensions.

Sunshine Metals is set to transform its gold production profile with the $18 million acquisition of the Mt Moss processing facility and a $22 million capital raise to fund expansion and exploration.

Clara Resources has completed acquisition of the Mareeba Gold Project, initiating modern exploration and refocusing its portfolio on Queensland gold assets while securing fresh capital and leadership changes.