Latest Mining Approvals News

Tungsten Mining NL reports strong progress on its Mt Mulgine Project, leveraging soaring tungsten prices and a new gold resource estimate to drive development. The company also raises $9.5 million and initiates a US OTCQB listing process.

Genesis Resources advances its exploration portfolio with 100% ownership of the Plavica project in North Macedonia and completes follow-up drilling in Australia, awaiting assay results.

Star Minerals has raised $1.5 million through a share placement to fund critical drilling and mining approvals at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, aiming for production start in early 2026.

Dreadnought Resources has upgraded its scoping study for the Star of Mangaroon gold project, increasing the initial production target by 24% to approximately 24,700 ounces at 8.3 g/t gold, while halving the maximum cash drawdown to $5.4 million.

Alcoa Corporation reported a net income of $232 million for Q3 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and operational milestones including the permanent closure of its Kwinana alumina refinery and the sale of its Saudi Arabia joint venture stake.

VRX Silica Limited has secured critical environmental and mining approvals for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project, alongside binding offtake contracts with major Asian customers, setting the stage for production by late 2026.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a $204 million binding offtake agreement for its kaolin products and successfully demonstrated its AusPozz™ low-carbon metakaolin in a large-scale concrete pour, signaling strong momentum in its commercialisation efforts.

Ramelius Resources has announced a maiden 1.6 million ounce ore reserve at its Never Never underground deposit, alongside plans to expand the Mt Magnet processing plant to 5 million tonnes per annum, underpinning a robust 11-year mine life and strong financial outlook.

Everest Metals Corporation has partnered with MEGA Resources and Bain Global Resources to fully fund and operate mining at the Mt Dimer Taipan Gold & Silver Project, with production set to begin imminently.

Metal Bank Limited has completed phase one drilling at the Whiteheads Gold Project and secured major shareholder support for its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, marking a significant step toward gold production in Western Australia.

Everest Metals Corporation has secured mining approvals for its Mt Dimer gold project and initiated resource upgrades at its Mt Edon critical minerals site, while expanding its Revere gold project through strategic acquisition and capital raising.

Audalia Resources completed key drilling and metallurgical programs at its Medcalf vanadium-titanium-iron project, progressing towards a resource upgrade and mine design. However, cash reserves and funding runway remain limited, underscoring the need for successful financing.