Latest Mining Approvals News

Western Gold Resources has locked in critical approvals and agreements to accelerate production at its Gold Duke Project in Western Australia, backed by an updated resource estimate and a binding toll milling contract.

Neometals has upgraded the Ironclad gold deposit resource at its Barrambie Project to 15,000 ounces, with a significant portion now classified as Indicated, underpinning plans for near-term development.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

Corazon Mining has initiated a heritage survey and secured government approval to begin drilling at its promising Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting a significant gold anomaly with high-grade historical intercepts.

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.