Latest Mining Approvals News

Brightstar Resources has secured key regulatory approvals for the Lady Shenton open pit mine in Menzies, positioning the company to accelerate production within its Goldfields Hub. The deposit is now 'mine ready' and will feed into Brightstar’s planned Laverton processing plant.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Coda Minerals has resumed its extensive diamond drilling program at the Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, progressing towards a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study with strong commodity price tailwinds. Approximately 70% of drilling is complete, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and enhanced project economics.

Western Gold Resources Limited has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Gold Duke Project, reporting 277,000 ounces of gold and setting the stage for near-term production.

High Peak Royalties finalises the sale of its geothermal subsidiary Torrens Energy to Northstar Energy, gaining significant equity and royalty interests while advancing South Australia's clean energy ambitions.

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Zeotech Limited has completed a significant test pit at its Toondoon Kaolin Project, producing over 2,300 tonnes of kaolin and progressing key approvals to fast-track mining and product development.

Lunnon Metals has secured critical mining proposal approval for its Lady Herial gold deposit, moving the project closer to production under a binding ore purchase deal with St Ives Gold Mining.

Metal Bank Limited (MBK) has announced its first formal gold resource estimate at the Seven Leaders Starter Pit, marking a pivotal step towards production in 2026. The 6,300-ounce resource underpins a strategy to leverage existing infrastructure and minimise capital costs.

Ballard Mining’s latest drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, setting the stage for an aggressive resource expansion campaign in 2026.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, partnering with Quinbrook to test graphite concentrate for battery anode applications. This marks a significant step toward developing a world-scale graphite operation in the Northern Territory.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to commence in early 2026. With robust production targets and a key partnership in place, the project is poised to advance swiftly.