Latest Mining Lease Application News

Dome Gold Mines (ASX:DME) is raising up to AUD 2 million through unsecured convertible notes to accelerate its Sigatoka feasibility study, mining lease application, and copper-gold exploration amid rising metal prices.

Flynn Gold has inked a non-binding Ore Purchase Agreement with Kaiser Reef's Henty Gold Mine, opening a potential low-capital route to production for its Golden Ridge project in Tasmania.

Barton Gold has wrapped up an intensive 39,000m Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study due in Q1 2027. Early assay results suggest potential for improved grade and resource size, underpinning robust project economics.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has delivered a standout Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Koppamurra project, underpinning a low-capital, high-return rare earths development. Meanwhile, pilot processing advances and a new niobium-REE discovery at Overland add momentum.

Coda Minerals has delivered critical pre-feasibility study data and secured funding to push its Elizabeth Creek copper-silver project towards development milestones, including environmental approvals and expanded drilling.

Barton Gold has delivered another batch of strong assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project, reinforcing the economic potential of Area 223 and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study towards a Q1 2027 finish.

Miramar Resources has doubled its gold Exploration Target at the Gidji JV near Kalgoorlie and completed its first drilling program at Chain Pool in over 60 years, while finalising the sale of Randalls Project and securing government grants to fund ongoing exploration.

Lodestar Minerals’ latest assays from a 12,000m drilling campaign at Ned’s Creek confirm robust high-grade gold mineralisation, supporting its 250,000-300,000 ounce Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Metal Bank is pushing its Western Australian gold projects closer to production while expanding critical minerals exploration in Queensland, supported by a $1.2 million placement.

Encounter Resources has lifted its Aileron niobium resource by over half, hitting 120 million tonnes with robust metallurgical results, while advancing copper-gold drilling in WA and the NT.

Barton Gold’s June quarter report highlights exceptional high-grade gold and silver assay results across its South Australian projects, backed by a $26 million institutional placement that strengthens its cash position and development outlook.

Ballard Mining has delivered its highest gold intercept to date at the West Knell Prospect within the Mt Ida Gold Project, reporting 9 metres at 27.1 grams per tonne gold. This breakthrough expands mineralisation along the underexplored Ballard Fault Zone and supports an upcoming resource update and mining lease application.