Latest Government Approvals News

Macro Metals has agreed in principle to sell its Agbaja Iron Ore Project in Nigeria to RSIN Nigeria Limited for US$5.67 million, allowing the company to refocus on Western Australian operations.

Coast Entertainment updates valuations for its Dreamworld and SkyPoint assets, revealing a $52 million immediate uplift for Dreamworld following expanded land use approvals and a $14.7 million increase for SkyPoint.

Redcastle Resources has secured a crucial Native Title and Mining Agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for advancing its strategically important Mining Lease Application M39/1171 adjacent to its Queen Alexandra operations.

Tivan Limited has engaged ICA Natural Resources to lead the debt financing phase for its Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the path to a Final Investment Decision amid secured equity backing and ongoing feasibility work.

DeSoto Resources has restarted a 10,000m power auger drilling program and launched a 6,262-line kilometre airborne geophysical survey across multiple projects in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin following government approval after a pause due to illegal mining enforcement.

New Frontier Minerals has pinpointed a new untested bedrock conductor at its Harts Range project in the Northern Territory, highlighting a promising copper-nickel exploration target identified through independent geophysical modelling.

Alma Metals has received assay results from the first three holes of its 2026 infill drilling program at the Briggs Copper Project, confirming copper grades align with the current resource model and underpinning progress toward a preliminary feasibility study.

Echelon Resources has finalised its divestment of Cue Energy shares, boosting cash and cutting debt, while progressing key drilling and gas supply agreements.

Legacy Minerals delivers a robust scoping study for Mt Carrington with A$514 million pre-tax NPV, confirms a new gold-silver discovery at Mascotte, and advances multiple drilling programs across NSW projects.

Skin Elements has secured an exclusive New Zealand distribution agreement for its ECO-Nurture bio-stimulant, raised $1.47 million through options and placement, and refreshed its board after shareholder votes.

NH3 Clean Energy has secured Federal Major Project Status for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, backed by a Linde Engineering FEED agreement and a robust public benefits forecast supporting government-backed financing.

Island Pharmaceuticals has marked a major step forward in its antiviral program with the start of GMP manufacturing for Galidesivir, expanded USAMRIID collaboration, and FDA orphan drug designation. Regulatory approvals for compassionate use in Uganda’s Ebola outbreak and a new dose optimisation study with Texas Biomed further de-risk the pathway to approval.