Latest Government Approvals News

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.

Predictive Discovery has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bankan Gold Project, confirming a robust 12.2-year mine life with strong financial returns and advancing key permits toward production.

Tigers Realm Coal’s planned sale of its Russian subsidiaries faces significant delays and a pricing impasse, with regulatory hurdles and sanctions complicating the exit process and triggering an ASX trading suspension.

Terramin Australia reports steady progress across multiple projects including key drilling at Tala Hamza and regulatory approvals at Kapunda, while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. Algeria’s recent mining reforms offer a promising backdrop for the company’s expansion plans.

New World Resources has upgraded its Antler Copper Deposit resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, secured key permitting milestones, and recommended shareholders accept a $0.067 per share takeover offer from Kinterra Capital.

BCI Minerals reports solid progress on its Mardie Salt Operation with 69% construction complete and commissioning of the first crystallisers, advancing towards first salt shipment by late 2026.