Latest Mining Lease Application News

Alice Queen Limited (ASX:AQX) has initiated a partially underwritten rights issue aiming to raise up to $5.77 million, with substantial shareholder Gage Resource Development committed to maintaining control. The funds will primarily support further drilling and project development at Horn Island.

Scorpion Minerals has unveiled an Exploration Target of up to 3 million tonnes grading 1.5 to 2.0 g/t Au at its Old Prospect gold zone in Western Australia's Murchison region, building on an existing 21,600-ounce JORC resource with significant upside potential.

Redcastle Resources has secured a 60% earn-in to the Kilkenny Belt Package, adding 64km² of tenements adjacent to its existing Eastern Goldfields holdings and reinforcing its dual strategy of near-term development and regional exploration.

Redcastle Resources has cleared key regulatory hurdles at Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef, setting the stage for mining operations and potential first gold revenues in 2026 under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures.

Scorpion Minerals has solidified its position in Western Australia’s Murchison region by acquiring the Old Prospect gold tenements and progressing strategic partnerships, setting the stage for extensive drilling and resource upgrades.

Maronan Metals secured Mineral Development Licence 2028, unlocking underground exploration, while metallurgical tests showed gold recoveries up to 88% and copper recoveries exceeding 96%. The company expanded its drilling program and bolstered leadership amid steady progress toward mine development.

Hammer Metals has launched a new drilling phase at its Kalman Critical Metals Project while identifying fresh large-scale targets across its Mount Isa portfolio. Joint venture drilling at Bullrush and Isa Valley delivers promising copper and zinc results, complemented by a mining lease application at Orelia North in the Yandal gold belt.

Metal Bank is pushing towards near-term gold production in Western Australia and expanding its critical minerals footprint in Queensland, backed by new processing partnerships and exploration milestones.

Pilbara Gold (ASX: PGL) reported a 50% jump in its Mt York gold resource to 2.08 million ounces following 27,000m of drilling in 2025, backed by a $30.5 million cash pile and a 50,000m drilling campaign underway in 2026.

Image Resources delivered a solid first quarter at its Atlas project with production and sales within guidance, operating costs under forecast, and secured a six-month debt repayment holiday. Development advances on multiple mineral sands projects and maiden gold resource drilling is underway.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Big One Copper Deposit Mining Lease Application, updated exploration targets across multiple copper prospects, and expanded its rare earths footprint in Australia and Canada.

Miramar Resources has completed a 19-hole RC drilling program at its Gidji JV Gold Project, revealing extensive shallow gold mineralisation including high-grade hits. The company also progressed project sales and acquisitions, supported by a $1.49 million capital raise and board reshuffle.