Latest Mining Approvals News

Recent drilling by Hastings Technology Metals at the Seven Leaders prospect confirms high-grade near-surface gold mineralisation, underpinning a maiden resource estimate. Metal Bank’s pending acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project signals a strategic shift toward gold production.

Taiton Resources has received regulatory approval to commence drilling at the Yogi prospect within its Highway Project, targeting promising mineralisation in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. The maiden drill program aims to test a significant gravity anomaly indicative of IOCG or rare earth elements.

Prodigy Gold NL reports outstanding October 2025 drilling results at its Hyperion Gold Deposit, reinforcing the deposit's high-grade potential and setting the stage for a resource update and mining approvals.

Star Minerals has inked a pivotal Right to Mine Agreement with MEGA Resources and Bain Global Resources, unlocking $20 million in funding and operational support for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, aiming for production in early 2026.

Coda Minerals reports steady progress in its diamond drilling program at Elizabeth Creek, confirming geological models and underpinning a robust $1.3 billion pre-feasibility study valuation. The ongoing work supports future development with promising upside from current copper and silver prices.

Rox Resources confirms the technical and economic viability of its Youanmi Gold Project, targeting 117,000 ounces of gold annually over seven years at a low cost. The Definitive Feasibility Study outlines robust financial returns and a clear path to production by mid-2027.

Scorpion Minerals has inked a strategic MOU with Chinese battery materials giant GreatPower, unlocking USD 10 million in staged funding to accelerate lithium project development in Western Australia.

Taiton Resources has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever drilling campaign at the Challenger West project in South Australia, targeting promising gold anomalies near a major existing mine.

Far East Gold has secured a pivotal PIPPIB approval for 9,000 hectares of its Idenburg Gold Project in Papua, Indonesia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path toward mine development.

Sky Metals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, aiming to expand newly discovered high-grade tin, silver, and tungsten zones and update its resource estimate by early 2026.

Genmin Limited has appointed Greg Lilleyman as Executive Chair to leverage his extensive iron ore expertise in driving the build-ready Baniaka project towards final investment decision and construction.

Lefroy Exploration has secured final approvals for the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, setting an accelerated timeline for mining and first gold production by March 2026. Partnering with BML Ventures, the company is poised to transition into gold production with strong financial backing.