Latest Mining Lease Applications News

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Kairos Minerals has signed a pivotal Mining Agreement with the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation, marking a crucial step toward advancing the Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Odyssey Gold has reported strong reverse circulation drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project, reinforcing the existing resource model and advancing plans for a resource upgrade. The Highway Deposit continues to demonstrate promising grade continuity and open pit potential.

Zuleika Gold Limited has nearly doubled the mineral resource at its Credo Well Gold Project to 22,500 ounces, with mining lease applications underway and detailed mining studies planned for next year.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Forrestania Resources has secured multiple gold tenements near Jaurdi Hill, significantly enlarging its Bonnie Vale Project area in Western Australia. The acquisition features a performance-linked payment structure and positions the company for accelerated exploration and development.

Terrain Minerals has launched a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Lightning Gold Prospect, aiming for a maiden resource by mid-2026. Early results hint at a promising new gold and silver discovery in a prolific Western Australian district.

New Frontier Minerals has lodged a mining lease application for the Big One Copper Deposit in Queensland’s Mt Isa belt, aiming for first production in early 2027. The move solidifies tenure over a key copper asset and advances plans for open-cut mining with processing through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Critical Minerals Group has raised $2 million through a placement to accelerate key development milestones for its Lindfield Vanadium Project and vanadium flow battery supply chain.

Barton Gold Holdings has bolstered its cash reserves to an estimated $20 million following a successful $15 million institutional placement and a $660,000 Share Purchase Plan, positioning the company to advance key gold development projects in South Australia.

Dreadnought Resources has lodged a mining lease application for its high-grade Metzke’s Find gold deposit, marking a key step towards production within the Illaara Gold Project. Drilling to expand and upgrade the resource is set to begin imminently.

Clara Resources is set to begin a critical drilling program at its Ashford coking coal project in early 2026, aiming to enhance resource confidence and support a Preliminary Feasibility Study that will refine the project's economic outlook.