Latest Government Approvals News

TG Metals has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in the Van Uden Gold Project, updated its mineral resource estimate to JORC 2012 standards, and begun drilling historical stockpiles with initial assay results received.

Larvotto Resources delivers a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, backed by $165 million in fresh funding and regulatory approvals, targeting production in Q2 2026.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has made significant strides in Papua New Guinea, rebranding and advancing key projects while initiating commercial quicklime shipments to Western Australia. The company’s robust cash position and community agreements set the stage for upcoming construction milestones.

Rapid Critical Metals has completed a $10.5 million capital raise to acquire major silver projects in New South Wales, appointed Byron Miles as Managing Director, and expanded its land holdings near the Webbs Silver Project by 26 times.

High Peak Royalties Limited reported stable royalty receipts of A$345,240 for the June 2025 quarter, maintaining cash flow while advancing monitoring of key gas and geothermal assets across Australia and the US.

Avenira Limited has advanced its Wonarah Phosphate Project with Northern Territory Government approval of its Mine Management Plan and secured $7.57 million through a placement to Hebang, while deferring operational start to optimize costs.

MRG Metals advances its Mozambique Heavy Mineral Sands project through a fully funded joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, securing key mining licences and targeting production within 12–18 months. The company also launches an $818,000 entitlement offer to support further exploration and development.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

Astron Corporation has cleared major regulatory hurdles for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, releasing a robust updated economic study that underscores the project's long-term value and advancing financing discussions.

Galan Lithium has locked in a $20 million strategic placement and secured a key Argentine government incentive, positioning its Hombre Muerto West project for production in early 2026.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

Globe Metals & Mining has made significant strides in its Malawi-based Kanyika Niobium Project, adopting an Early Contractor Involvement model to optimize engineering and reduce costs, alongside key leadership changes and a strengthened cash position.