Latest Mining Lease Approvals News

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.

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.