Latest Mining Lease Approvals News

Scorpion Minerals has executed a binding option agreement to acquire the Old Prospect tenements within its Pharos Gold Project, adding a JORC-compliant resource of over 21,600 ounces of gold. The acquisition consolidates tenure along a highly prospective 5km structural corridor in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Tempest Minerals has signed a binding option agreement with Green Steel and Iron to develop a green steel facility in Western Australia, integrating its Remorse magnetite project into a low-emission steelmaking venture.

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.

Magnetite Mines has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle as its Razorback Iron Ore Project’s Mining Lease Proposal passes the South Australian Government’s validity assessment, paving the way for detailed technical review and public consultation.

Ballymore Resources has reported strong high-grade gold assay results from its Dittmer Project in Queensland, alongside key regulatory progress and a successful $4.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration.

Accent Resources NL continues its methodical progress on the Magnetite Range Project with ongoing pre-feasibility studies and regulatory groundwork, while awaiting key mining lease approvals for its Norseman Gold Project.

Rincon Resources advances its Western Australia exploration with new drilling at South Telfer and full acquisition of the Crackerbox Gold Project, while refining targets at Laverton.

Alligator Energy has begun construction of its Samphire Project Field Recovery Trial near Whyalla, marking a key step towards uranium production amid a strengthening market.

Everest Metals Corporation has expanded its Revere Gold Project by acquiring the Armstrong tenement, unveiling promising gold mineralisation ahead of its maiden resource estimate.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a 21% increase in gold production for FY26 at its Simberi Operations, with costs expected between A$4,000 and A$4,400 per ounce. However, key capital investment decisions hinge on unresolved Papua New Guinea tax assessments and mining lease approvals.

Ballymore Resources reports standout high-grade gold, silver, and copper results from its latest drilling at the Dittmer Gold Project, reinforcing confidence in the Duffer Lode’s continuity and prompting plans to extend underground exploration.

Magnetic Resources NL has secured all necessary mining leases for its Lady Julie Gold Project, marking a critical step towards production. Supported by a robust feasibility study and a recent resource upgrade, the project is now development-ready.