Latest Mining Lease Approvals News

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has completed phase I mining at its Mount Celia gold operation and made significant progress on the Mount Bevan magnetite project, underpinning its growth strategy in Western Australia’s mineral sector.

Carnavale Resources has marked key progress at its Kookynie Gold Project, signing a pivotal Heritage and Mining Agreement and launching a Bankable Feasibility Study aimed at production by mid-2026.

Zuleika Gold Limited has announced its first inferred mineral resource estimate for the Paradigm East deposit, marking a key milestone in its Kalgoorlie-area gold projects. Combined with the Credo Well resource, the company now holds over 35,000 ounces of gold resources as it advances mining lease applications and plans further drilling.

Magnetic Resources NL has upgraded its Lady Julie Gold Project resource to 2.24 million ounces, with over 80% now in the Indicated category, positioning the company closer to development readiness. The LJN4 deposit remains a standout as one of Western Australia’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped open pit gold deposits.

Tartana Minerals reports compelling rock chip assay results revealing significant copper, silver, indium, and gold mineralisation across multiple prospects at its Cardross and Maid projects, underpinning plans to expand its 0.5 million ounce gold resource.

Alligator Energy has completed its Samphire pilot plant on time and under budget, setting the stage for a critical Field Recovery Trial in early 2026. The company also divested non-core Northern Territory assets to sharpen its focus and strengthen liquidity for its South Australian uranium projects.

Magnetic Resources NL has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Lady Julie Gold Project, now exceeding 2.24 million ounces of gold with a strong majority classified as Indicated. The LJN4 deposit alone tops 2 million ounces, positioning the project for imminent development.

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.