Latest Mining Approvals News

Ballard Mining’s September quarter report highlights promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project and secures final approvals for a 2.0 Mtpa processing plant, underpinning its development ambitions.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

Sky Metals reports significant drilling successes and metallurgical advances at its Tallebung and Doradilla tin projects, supported by a $6.1 million capital raise to accelerate development.

TG Metals Limited reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden drilling at the Tasman Pit within the Van Uden Gold Project, reinforcing plans to extend the pit and update resource models.

Prodigy Gold has reported a milestone with over one million ounces of gold in its resource inventory, alongside significant exploration progress and a successful $7.13 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Ballard Mining’s infill drilling at the Baldock deposit continues to reveal strong high-grade gold intersections, underpinning plans for a maiden ore reserve by mid-2026. The program is 74% complete, boosting confidence in resource conversion and future mine life.

VHM Limited has significantly expanded its Exploration Target at the Goschen Project in Victoria, revealing a potential resource of up to 4 billion tonnes of ore rich in valuable heavy minerals and rare earths. This update underscores Goschen's emerging status as a major player in Australia's mineral sands sector.

Ballard Mining’s latest exploration update reveals a surge in gold targets at its Mt Ida Project, with promising drilling results and a new mineralised trend boosting prospects ahead of a Maiden Ore Reserve in 2026.

Western Gold Resources has secured key approvals, funding, and contracts to fast-track its Gold Duke Project in Western Australia towards near-term gold production.

Aurumin Limited proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Brightstar Resources, with an independent expert confirming the deal is fair and reasonable. The transaction offers Aurumin shareholders exposure to a larger gold portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Alligator Energy has begun construction of its Samphire Project Field Recovery Trial near Whyalla, marking a key step towards uranium production amid a strengthening market.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd advances permitting for its Ema rare earths project in Brazil, securing strong local government support and progressing key licence applications.