Latest Government Approvals News

MRG Metals has achieved a pivotal milestone with the granting of the Corridor South 11137 Mining Licence in Mozambique, setting the stage for production within 12 to 18 months under its fully funded Corridor Sands Project.

Lithium Energy Limited has won $189,200 in Queensland Government funding to advance exploration at its Bajool Prospect, targeting a significant porphyry copper-molybdenum system within the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project.

Astron Corporation has received the Victorian Government's final regulatory green light for its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, paving the way for construction and financing. This milestone advances a strategically vital project aimed at supplying critical minerals for clean energy and defense.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation has identified several promising gold exploration targets at its Burracoppin Project in Western Australia, leveraging detailed magnetic surveys and extensive soil sampling. The company plans to advance to drilling after securing necessary permits and agreements.

DeSoto Resources has reported promising high-grade gold assay results from a recent shallow power auger drilling program at its Dadjan Gold Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin. The findings confirm extensive gold anomalism along key structural trends, reinforcing the project’s exploration potential.

Legacy Minerals has completed its inaugural drilling campaign at the Thomson Project in north-west NSW, intersecting extensive quartz-sulphide veins indicative of promising intrusion-related gold and copper mineralisation. Assay results are pending, with further drilling approvals underway to explore additional targets.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Avenira Limited has secured Northern Territory Government approval for its Wonarah Direct Shipping Ore Mine Management Plan, paving the way for first ore shipment by Q4 2025. The project includes infrastructure development and exploration drilling to support future beneficiation.

Lakes Blue Energy has obtained Victorian government approval to drill the Wombat-5 appraisal well, a key step toward unlocking significant gas resources amid looming East Coast supply shortages.

Toubani Resources has initiated a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, targeting deeper mineralisation to expand its 2.2 million ounce resource and extend mine life.

Empire Energy Group has successfully closed and upsized its Share Purchase Plan to $7 million, raising crucial funds to advance its Beetaloo Basin projects. The capital raise strengthens the company’s cash position ahead of key operational milestones.

Thunderbird Resources has entered a strategic option agreement with Mustang Energy, enabling Mustang to acquire up to 80% of two promising uranium projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin while Thunderbird sharpens its focus on gold-antimony assets in New South Wales.