Latest Mining Approvals News

Centaurus Metals has signed the contract securing initial 20MW of 230kV grid power for its Jaguar nickel project in Brazil. The infrastructure milestone removes one development hurdle, while funding negotiations and final connection approvals remain outstanding.

Riversgold has lodged the Mine Development and Closure Proposal for its Northern Zone open-pit project near Kalgoorlie, moving the planned mine into its final major approval phase. The project remains conditional on regulatory sign-offs, but MEGA Resources is set to fund development under an extended cooperation agreement.

Redcastle Resources reached its biggest operational milestone in FY2026 by starting mining at Redcastle Reef, but the project was temporarily suspended after Wiluna Mining halted relevant processing activities. The annual report also flags a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Western Gold Resources has expanded the Gold Duke resource and production target, but its annual report carries a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The project still needs a processing pathway, heritage consultation and further funding before production can begin.

Freehill Mining’s Chilean aggregates operation reached record quarterly sales as the company moved deeper into copper-gold development. But the stronger operating performance came alongside a larger loss, negative operating cash flow and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Audalia Resources has outlined a 24.2 million tonne Medcalf resource, a maiden 11.77 million tonne probable ore reserve and study economics of up to $227 million in NPV. But the ASX-listed developer also reported a $1.31 million loss, only $720,861 in cash and an auditor warning over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Catalyst Metals has established about 2Moz of probable Ore Reserves across the Plutonic Gold Belt, enough to underpin a targeted 200koz of annual production for roughly 10 years. The milestone strengthens the company’s growth case, but delivery still depends on mine development, permitting and conversion of additional resources.

IperionX has moved its Virginia titanium operation into 24/7 production, lifting nameplate powder capacity to about 200 tonnes a year while commissioning equipment aimed at higher-value components. The progress came alongside a US$66.8 million annual loss, US$63.5 million of operating and investing cash outflows, and continued reliance on government support, customer qualification and future capital.

Carnavale Resources has started more than 7,000 metres of aircore drilling at Kookynie while lodging environmental and mine development applications for its proposed Swiftsure and Tiptoe pits. The company says its bankable feasibility study is essentially complete, with an updated financial model and ASX release expected in October.

Victory Metals has set out a 20-year development case for North Stanmore, backed by a 47 million tonne Probable Ore Reserve and a pre-tax NPV8 of A$1.76 billion. The project remains pre-feasibility stage, while the company ended FY2026 with A$11.18 million in cash and no operating revenue.

Unico Silver has secured approximately A$60 million from institutional and sophisticated investors, taking pro forma cash to about A$110 million. The capital will fund 20,000 metres of drilling, a maiden PFS due in January 2027 and continued advancement of a DFS through 2027.

Lefroy Exploration has moved from explorer to gold producer after Lucky Strike delivered its first gold, while Mt Martin and Burns advanced towards potential development. The milestone comes alongside a $2.136 million loss and an auditor warning that uncertain profit distributions may require further funding.