Latest Mining Lease Applications News

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.

Riversgold Limited has resolved all objections to its Mining Lease application for the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, paving the way for imminent lease approval and advancing its partnership with MEGA Resources.

Wildcat Resources has successfully intercepted spodumene in every drill hole at its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia, advancing metallurgical testing and exploration plans.

Kairos Minerals has received the final $10 million payment from Pilbara Minerals under a key tenement sale, lifting its cash reserves to $35 million and setting the stage for expanded exploration and feasibility studies at the Mt York Gold Project.

Great Divide Mining has raised $2.5 million through a share placement to fund development at its Challenger Gold Mine and progress other key projects.

Hammer Metals has submitted a Mining Lease Application for its Orelia North gold deposit in Western Australia, aiming to accelerate development amid a buoyant gold price. Recent drilling results extend mineralisation, supporting resource growth ahead of a planned 2026 upgrade.

Barton Gold Holdings has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to secure Ore Reserves, complete a pre-feasibility study, and lodge a Mining Lease application by the end of the year.