Latest Indigenous Relations News

BMC Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its Kudz Ze Kayah polymetallic project in Yukon, receiving a positive Decision Document that enables progression to final permitting and targets a 2027 Final Investment Decision.

PMET Resources has submitted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its Shaakichiuwaanaan CV5 Lithium Project, marking a pivotal step in securing regulatory approvals. This follows a positive feasibility study and extensive Indigenous engagement.

Paladin Energy faces a judicial review application from the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan contesting the recent environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South Project. The legal challenge alleges insufficient Indigenous consultation and seeks to halt project progress.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.

Ausgold Limited has formalised a landmark cooperation agreement with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation, setting a collaborative framework to advance the Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia with cultural heritage and community benefits at its core.

NexGen Energy is advancing through the final Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing for its Rook I uranium project, buoyed by strong Indigenous community support and over a decade of environmental and social groundwork.

MGX Resources has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward becoming a long-life Australian gold producer.

Green Technology Metals has appointed Altris Engineering to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, advancing towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision amid a disciplined cash strategy.

Patriot Battery Metals has reached a significant milestone in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, with federal and provincial environmental assessments now aligned and progressing on schedule.

Sayona Mining has significantly increased the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves at its Moblan Lithium Project in Quebec, reinforcing the project's long-term viability amid rising lithium demand.

Beetaloo Energy secures crucial consent from Traditional Owners for the sale of appraisal gas at its EP187 project, marking a key step forward in its Northern Territory operations.

Tivan Limited has made significant progress on a revised access road for its Speewah Fluorite Project, balancing infrastructure needs with cultural heritage preservation. The company also secured key native title agreements and regulatory approvals supporting its feasibility study and joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation.