Latest Mining Approvals News

Coda Minerals reports steady progress in its diamond drilling program at Elizabeth Creek, confirming geological models and underpinning a robust $1.3 billion pre-feasibility study valuation. The ongoing work supports future development with promising upside from current copper and silver prices.

Rox Resources confirms the technical and economic viability of its Youanmi Gold Project, targeting 117,000 ounces of gold annually over seven years at a low cost. The Definitive Feasibility Study outlines robust financial returns and a clear path to production by mid-2027.

Scorpion Minerals has inked a strategic MOU with Chinese battery materials giant GreatPower, unlocking USD 10 million in staged funding to accelerate lithium project development in Western Australia.

Taiton Resources has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever drilling campaign at the Challenger West project in South Australia, targeting promising gold anomalies near a major existing mine.

Far East Gold has secured a pivotal PIPPIB approval for 9,000 hectares of its Idenburg Gold Project in Papua, Indonesia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path toward mine development.

Sky Metals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, aiming to expand newly discovered high-grade tin, silver, and tungsten zones and update its resource estimate by early 2026.

Genmin Limited has appointed Greg Lilleyman as Executive Chair to leverage his extensive iron ore expertise in driving the build-ready Baniaka project towards final investment decision and construction.

Lefroy Exploration has secured final approvals for the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, setting an accelerated timeline for mining and first gold production by March 2026. Partnering with BML Ventures, the company is poised to transition into gold production with strong financial backing.

Kalamazoo Resources has released a compelling Scoping Study for its Mt Olympus Deposit within the Ashburton Gold Project, outlining a technically robust, high-margin gold operation with strong financial metrics and significant upside potential.

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.

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.