Latest Exploration Permitting News

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) is making a strategic US$10 million investment to acquire a 12.3% stake in Awalé Resources, targeting gold exploration growth in Côte d'Ivoire’s Odienné Project.

Pancontinental Energy progresses its Namibian PEL 87 exploration with a seismic reprocessing study and farmin discussions, while neighbouring operators report promising discoveries and development plans in the Orange Basin.

Advent Energy, via its subsidiary Asset Energy, has formally appealed the Federal Court ruling on the PEP11 gas exploration permit, a move closely watched by BPH Energy, which holds a 35.81% stake in Advent.

Eastern Resources has reported strong gold assay results from its maiden rock chip sampling at the Marengo Gold Project, Queensland, with multiple samples exceeding 5 g/t Au and a peak of 12.3 g/t Au, reinforcing the project's shallow high-grade potential.

DeSoto Resources and Fortuna Mining’s joint venture High Guinea Gold has locked in a seven-project gold exploration package covering 591.43 square kilometres in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, marking a key step in their alliance’s expansion strategy.

EQ Resources Ltd is set to boost its tungsten footprint in Far North Queensland by acquiring Aus Critical Minerals and TTTP1, increasing its Mt Carbine tenure by 45% to 1,136 square kilometres.

Advent Energy, in which BPH Energy holds a 35.81% stake, will challenge a Federal Court judgment on the PEP11 gas exploration permit, prolonging uncertainty over a key NSW offshore asset.

Advent Energy, in which MEC Resources holds a 37.95% stake, will challenge a Federal Court judgment on the PEP11 offshore gas exploration permit, with its subsidiary Asset Energy leading the appeal.

Sunshine Metals has secured the Mt Moss Operation for $18 million, setting the stage for gold production by mid-2027 and progressing engineering, financing, and exploration activities.

Beetaloo Energy reports promising flow testing from Carpentaria-5H with sustained gas rates and low decline, while its Carpentaria Gas Plant construction remains on schedule for first gas sales in late 2026.

New Talisman Gold Mines commissioned its processing plant and secured commercial offtakes while reporting a $2.26 million net loss in FY26. The company is refocusing on geological modelling and targeted drilling to boost resource confidence and production.

Clara Resources has secured options over 111 square kilometres of new tenure along the Kingsborough Fault corridor at its Mareeba Gold Project, consolidating a district-scale landholding rich in gold, antimony and tungsten prospects.