Latest Exploration Permitting News

IPB Petroleum has appointed a new chairman and is intensifying efforts to secure funding for drilling its key Browse Basin assets, while maintaining a strong cash position and exploring new project opportunities.

BPH Energy Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals strategic capital placements and investments in hydrogen and medical technology, alongside ongoing regulatory challenges with the PEP-11 permit.

ADX Energy has accepted the award of a significant gas exploration permit offshore Italy’s Sicily Channel, positioning itself to tap into a highly prospective area with proven gas presence and favorable fiscal terms.

Silver Metal Group has finalized the sale of its Texas Project to Danola Pty Ltd, shedding significant operational costs and environmental liabilities as it refocuses its strategic priorities.

Echelon Resources has agreed to acquire full ownership and operatorship of the EP145 exploration permit in the Northern Territory’s Amadeus Basin, aiming to unlock a discovered gas resource with modern technology.

PhosCo has formally secured the Sekarna phosphate exploration permit in Tunisia, marking the first time the Tunisian Government has granted a phosphate permit 100% to a foreign investor. This milestone follows the recent approval of the Gassaat project and a strategic MoU with Tunisian authorities and the EBRD.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed the sale of its 49% stake in PEP 169, receiving $6.5 million and securing a 4% royalty on future production. The company now shifts focus to advancing drilling at its Wombat and Trifon/Gangell fields in the Gippsland Basin.

Greenvale Energy has acquired a 100% interest in the advanced Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland, featuring historically confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2025 exploration campaign to upgrade the project to JORC resource status.

Greenvale Energy has secured a $1.176 million R&D rebate, enabling the launch of Test Program 6 on its Alpha Project to optimize processing conditions ahead of bulk sample production.

Advance Metals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire significant interests in high-grade gold projects in Victoria, Australia, and a major silver project in Durango, Mexico, expanding its precious metals portfolio amid record metal prices.