Latest Land Acquisition News

Ausgold Limited has completed a $35 million capital raising and acquired critical freehold land, resolving a long-standing legal dispute and enabling a re-optimisation of its Katanning Gold Project mine plan. This strategic move sets the stage for an extensive drilling campaign and advances the project toward a final investment decision in mid-2026.

Ballard Mining advances its Mt Ida Gold Project with strategic land acquisitions, new mining lease applications, and a pending water licence increase, underpinning plans for a decade-long mine life.

Santana Minerals has taken a major step forward by acquiring freehold ownership of critical lands and extinguishing royalties at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, enhancing project economics amid a strong gold market.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.

ABx Group’s subsidiary ABx3 has received a $2.7 million investment from Good Importing International, granting GII 70% ownership to develop the Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. This funding kickstarts a 12–24 month program targeting regulatory approvals and mine planning, with further investment options on the horizon.

Frontier Energy unveils an ambitious multi-stage expansion of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, targeting 1GW of solar and 660MW of battery storage to support Western Australia’s coal phase-out.

United Overseas Australia Ltd has completed its acquisition of a prime land parcel in Ho Chi Minh City, setting the stage for a major Grade A office development that aligns with Vietnam’s growing financial hub ambitions.

QMines Limited has raised $7.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie, Mt Chalmers, and Develin Creek projects, positioning the company for growth in gold and base metals.

Vulcan Energy has inked a €110 million fixed-price contract to build a geothermal power plant in Germany, a cornerstone for its Phase One Lionheart Project that aims to supply sustainable lithium and renewable energy for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Resolution Minerals has secured US Forest Service approval to extend and expand its drilling program at the Horse Heaven project in Idaho, doubling planned holes and increasing land holdings by 600 acres.

Locksley Resources is ramping up its exploration efforts at the Mojave Project in California following a major land acquisition and the discovery of a significant historical mining shaft, signaling new opportunities in critical minerals.

ABx Group has locked in a significant investment deal with Good Importing International to develop its bauxite projects in Queensland and New South Wales, positioning itself to capitalize on recent global supply disruptions.