Latest Government Approvals News

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.

Resolute Mining faces uncertainty over its Guinea exploration permits amid unconfirmed reports of revocation, while negotiating their transfer to AngloGold Ashanti.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

Tlou Energy announces the immediate resignation of CEO Anthony Gilby, with Colm Cloonan appointed as interim managing director amid a leadership transition.

RareX Limited has successfully raised A$2.7 million through a share placement, attracting strong institutional support to advance its rare earths exploration projects in Australia and Kenya.

Advance Metals Limited has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the high-grade Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, aiming to unlock significant value from its substantial silver-gold mineralisation.

Resolute Mining has agreed to acquire the Doropo and ABC gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire from AngloGold Ashanti for US$150 million, significantly boosting its production profile and expanding into a new mining jurisdiction.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides towards boosting copper output by signing a key agreement to process ore at the Mungana facility, securing a $10 million financing package, and winning a government grant for exploration drilling.