Latest Mining Approvals News

Dome Gold Mines reports steady progress on its Sigatoka heavy mineral sands project despite delays in a government-led river desilting program, while exploring funding options for its Nadrau copper-gold project in Fiji.

Reach Resources has made significant progress at its Murchison South Gold Project, confirming high gold recovery rates and preparing for an extensive drilling campaign to upgrade resource confidence.

Magnetite Mines has made significant strides in developing its Razorback Iron Ore Project, securing $3.86 million in new funding and uncovering promising rare earth mineralisation at Ironback Hill. The company continues to navigate strategic partnerships and regulatory approvals to advance its long-life magnetite project.

Unico Silver has reported a transformative September quarter, highlighted by a 73% increase in its Cerro Leon Mineral Resource Estimate to 162 million ounces silver equivalent and the restart of a fully funded 30,000-metre drill campaign at Joaquin, backed by a $25 million equity placement.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

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.