Latest Government Approvals News

Estrella Resources reports strong progress at its Werumata Limestone Project with over 70% of drilling completed, alongside promising manganese intersections at Ira Manganese Prospect. Infrastructure and feasibility studies are underway, positioning the company as a first mover in Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector.

New Age Exploration has commenced a significant 4,000-metre drilling campaign at its Wagyu Gold Project in the Pilbara, aiming to expand known gold mineralisation and test new targets near Northern Star’s Hemi deposit.

Bryah Resources has secured approvals and land access agreements to begin drilling at its Golden Pike Project in Canada, targeting high-grade gold and antimony deposits with programs set to complete by year-end.

Tamboran Resources has sanctioned its Shenandoah South Pilot Project, completed a record drilling campaign, and is progressing infrastructure to deliver gas to the Northern Territory by mid-2026. The company also announced a planned acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas and raised $56 million in a public offering.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Native Title Mining Agreement with the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association, a crucial step toward advancing its Frome and Marree uranium projects in South Australia.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has announced a $4.62 million entitlement offer, primarily to fund early gas sales and development of its Indonesian coal bed methane assets. The offer is partially underwritten by a major shareholder and supports key milestones in the company’s transition to commercial production.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully raised A$1.75 million through a fully underwritten rights issue, accelerating its Chilalo Graphite Project timeline to first ore production by October 2027. The company is also advancing exploration at its Chikundo copper project while streamlining operations.

Key Petroleum Limited is on the cusp of securing critical government approvals for its Queensland projects, bolstered by new major shareholders and strategic board changes that set the stage for accelerated development and diversification.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in its offshore Perth Basin exploration with environmental approval for a major seismic survey and secured substantial financing to support its ongoing projects and transition to clean energy.

Caravel Minerals has made significant strides in advancing its Caravel Copper Project, initiating its Definitive Feasibility Study and securing critical funding amid a tightening copper market.

Variscan Mines secures key regulatory approval and expands its zinc exploration footprint with a major historic drillhole acquisition, backed by a $2.25 million capital raise.

Victory Metals has significantly upgraded its North Stanmore rare earths resource, reporting record dysprosium grades and producing a high-purity rare earth oxide. The company also secured strategic partnerships and $11.5 million in new funding.