Latest Mining Lease Approvals News

Alligator Energy has initiated drilling at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a critical step toward establishing Australia’s next in-situ recovery uranium mine. The company aims to commence field recovery trial operations early next year following regulatory approvals and pilot plant construction.

Geopacific Resources has won a crucial extension on its Woodlark Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea, providing vital flexibility to progress its 1.67 million ounce gold project ahead of a definitive feasibility study due later this year.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled the scandium content at its Syerston Project, confirming it as the world’s largest and highest-grade scandium deposit. This comes as global supply tightens due to new Chinese export restrictions.

Alligator Energy has secured final regulatory approval to begin its in-situ Field Recovery Trial at the Samphire Uranium Project, advancing the development of its recently upgraded Blackbush Deposit resource.

Diatreme Resources has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with Project Status granted across its silica sand tenements in Far North Queensland, alongside critical tenure renewals that preserve its strategic landholdings. This development strengthens its pathway toward long-term production of low-iron, high-purity silica sand.

Global Lithium Resources has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Manna Lithium Project, significantly de-risking the venture and accelerating its path to a final investment decision.

Alice Queen Limited has formally lodged a 15-year mining lease application for its Horn Island Gold Project, marking a significant step forward in its decade-long exploration journey and attracting strong partnership interest.

Global Lithium Resources has finalized a Native Title Mining Agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Group, unlocking the path for its Manna Lithium Project's development and operational progress.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.65 million, aiming to fund critical development milestones for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and secure strategic partnerships for DFS funding.

Ballymore Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Dittmer Project, alongside government grants to accelerate exploration and a key mining lease approval recommendation.

QEM Limited has appointed Robert Cooper as its new CEO and secured $2.05 million in funding, while progressing key regulatory and technical milestones for its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project.

Venus Metals Corporation has made significant progress at its Bellchambers Gold Project with the granting of a mining lease and encouraging drilling results, while advancing base metals exploration at Youanmi.