Latest Mining Approvals News

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Neometals Ltd has reported impressive new copper assay results from its historic Rinaldi workings within the Barrambie Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent drilling to explore this high-grade opportunity further.

Forrestania Resources has completed diamond drilling at its Lady Lila project and initiated drilling at British Hill, marking key steps in its strategy to build a multi-asset gold portfolio in Western Australia.

Evolution Mining has approved nearly $800 million in capital investments across key projects, aiming to boost production and returns significantly. The company also expands its exploration footprint in Canada, signaling a robust growth strategy.

Orbminco Limited reports promising interim infill drilling results at its Majestic North Gold Project, confirming high-grade shallow gold zones and potential southern extensions. The company also secures $5 million in a two-tranche placement to accelerate resource delineation and development.

Everest Metals Corporation has released further assay results confirming thick, high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, underpinning an upcoming resource upgrade. The company’s collaboration with CSIRO is refining processing strategies to enhance recovery rates.

Ballard Mining reports strong early 2026 drilling results at its Baldock deposit within the Mt Ida Gold Project, underpinning a major resource expansion and a maiden Ore Reserve due mid-year.

Horseshoe Metals has reported strong drilling results at its Horseshoe Lights project, confirming extensive copper oxide mineralisation and advancing funding talks. The company is gearing up for a Direct Shipping Ore operation to generate early revenue.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – AR3) has made significant strides in advancing its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, securing pilot-scale processing at ANSTO’s new facility and raising $6 million post-quarter to fund development. Concurrently, promising uranium targets have been identified at its Overland Project.

Talga Group has reported a quarter of significant commercial and regulatory progress, including its largest anode shipment, expanded product offerings, and major mining approvals in Sweden, supported by substantial capital raises and new patents.

Tungsten Mining NL reports a robust December quarter marked by soaring tungsten prices, a landmark scoping study at Mt Mulgine, and a $53 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Great Boulder Resources has hit a major milestone with a 1.02 million ounce gold resource at its Side Well project, backed by a record 34,000 metres of drilling in the December quarter. The company’s strong cash position and ongoing exploration signal further growth potential.