Latest Mining Approvals News

Santana Minerals has lodged a comprehensive Fast-track Approvals application for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming for development consents by the end of the 2026 financial year. The project promises significant economic and employment benefits for the Central Otago region.

Horseshoe Metals has secured mining approval for Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights project, complemented by promising drilling assays and strategic funding to accelerate development.

Catalyst Metals has doubled its Plutonic Gold Belt reserves to 1.5 million ounces, setting the stage to double annual gold production to 200,000 ounces over the next decade. The company’s strategic mine developments and exploration programs underpin a confident growth trajectory.

Beacon Minerals reported solid gold production of 6,884 ounces in Q3 2025 with a strategic focus on expanding its Iguana deposit and maintaining a robust gold retention strategy.

Riversgold has secured a full funding and operational partnership with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also farming out its Saint John project in Canada to AIS Resources. The company raised A$1.8 million to advance exploration and development.

Brightstar Resources reports a record September quarter with strategic consolidation of the Sandstone region through Aurumin acquisition, a $50 million capital raise, and advancing key projects towards development.

Dome Gold Mines reports steady progress on its Sigatoka heavy mineral sands project despite delays in a government-led river desilting program, while exploring funding options for its Nadrau copper-gold project in Fiji.

Great Boulder Resources has completed a record 26,000 metres of drilling at its Side Well Gold Project during the September quarter, uncovering multiple high-grade gold intersections and securing $5 million in new funding to accelerate exploration.

Reach Resources has made significant progress at its Murchison South Gold Project, confirming high gold recovery rates and preparing for an extensive drilling campaign to upgrade resource confidence.

Magnetite Mines has made significant strides in developing its Razorback Iron Ore Project, securing $3.86 million in new funding and uncovering promising rare earth mineralisation at Ironback Hill. The company continues to navigate strategic partnerships and regulatory approvals to advance its long-life magnetite project.

Unico Silver has reported a transformative September quarter, highlighted by a 73% increase in its Cerro Leon Mineral Resource Estimate to 162 million ounces silver equivalent and the restart of a fully funded 30,000-metre drill campaign at Joaquin, backed by a $25 million equity placement.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.