Latest Mining Approvals News

Metal Bank Limited is set to complete its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, bolstering its Western Australia portfolio and appointing Tim Gilbert as CEO to drive its transition from explorer to producer.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported impressive rubidium assay results up to 0.79% Rb₂O from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, reinforcing the potential for resource expansion ahead of a planned upgrade in early 2026.

Sky Metals is fast-tracking its drilling program at the Tallebung Tin Project by mobilising a second rig to test high-grade silver-tin zones and expand its resource base. Early assay results are expected in December, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate next year.

Aeris Resources reported solid FY25 results within guidance and secured $80 million in new equity to fund exploration and development projects, positioning itself for significant growth in FY26.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

Ballard Mining reports strong progress on its Phase 1 infill drilling at the Baldock gold deposit, confirming high-grade gold intersections and advancing towards a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

Lunnon Metals has updated its Lady Herial gold resource to 36,300 ounces at 2.0 g/t, securing Gold Fields’ approval and nearing regulatory green light for mining.

Patriot Resources reports significant copper-zinc-lead assay results from its Phase 1 trenching at Kitumba, Zambia, expanding the mineralised footprint fivefold and setting the stage for further exploration.

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.