Latest Mining Lease Application News

Metal Bank Limited has applied for a mining lease over the Seven Leaders deposit at its Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming for mining commencement in the fourth quarter of 2026 following optimisation studies and approvals.

Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX: WC8) has announced a 300m northerly extension of spodumene mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia, expanding the known footprint to over 2.3km northwest and up to 800m northeast. Metallurgical drilling has intercepted spodumene in all holes, with further drilling and metallurgical testing planned.

Dome Gold Mines Ltd launches a $3 million convertible note offering to fund key developments in Fiji, including the Sigatoka Feasibility Study and expanded exploration for copper, gold, and silver.

Ballard Mining reports promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project, extending mineralisation and targeting new open pit resources to supplement the Baldock deposit. The company advances towards a maiden ore reserve and feasibility study in 2026.

Boss Energy has released updated Mineral Resource Estimates for its Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit uranium projects, revealing significant increases in contained uranium despite lower average grades. The company is advancing permitting and drilling plans to accelerate development near its Honeymoon Operation in South Australia.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Mining Lease Application at the Big One Copper Deposit, setting the stage for potential near-term copper production amid a tightening global copper market.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and fast-track a mining lease application by year-end. The project’s strong economics and rising gold and silver prices underpin an optimistic development outlook.

Maronan Metals has been granted a Mineral Development Licence for its Maronan Silver Project, marking a pivotal step toward mine readiness and enabling underground resource expansion.

Riversgold has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Northern Zone within the Kalgoorlie Gold Project, with mining lease approval expected imminently. Collaborative efforts with MEGA Resources are accelerating plans for gold extraction in 2026.

Tartana Minerals is advancing its strategic metals portfolio in Far North Queensland with a robust 2026 drilling program and ongoing copper sulphate production, aiming to unlock significant resource potential across silver, gold, and copper assets.

New Frontier Minerals has identified significant exploration targets across 14 prospects in its NWQ Copper Project, with plans to advance the Big One Deposit towards production.

Alligator Energy is progressing its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia into trial production, supported by strong project economics and promising exploration potential. The company targets first uranium production by 2030/31 while derisking operations through a Field Recovery Trial.