Latest Mining Lease Grant News

Terrain Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Smokebush Gold & Silver Project, advancing toward a maiden JORC Mineral Resource estimate targeted for mid-2026. The company’s exploration momentum continues with ongoing RC drilling at Lightning and upcoming programs at Wildflower.

Kairos Minerals has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its 1.4 million ounce Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia, marking a pivotal step towards advancing the project into production.

RareX Limited has secured a pivotal mining lease for its Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, confirming some of the highest-grade gallium mineralisation in the country. The company also advances metallurgical testing and forges strategic US partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development.

Reach Resources has completed a significant drilling program at its Murchison South Gold Project and secured two new mining leases, setting the stage for enhanced resource confidence and potential open-pit development.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Ltd continues to push forward with its Richmond–Julia Creek Vanadium Project, progressing environmental approvals and technical collaborations despite subdued vanadium market conditions.

Torque Metals is advancing its Paris Gold Camp project in Western Australia, moving from exploration to development readiness with a 250,000-ounce gold resource and an aggressive drilling program.

Centaurus Metals has achieved a key milestone with the granting of the Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project mining lease and bolstered its copper-gold portfolio through the acquisition of the Rio Novo tenure, setting the stage for accelerated development and exploration in Brazil’s Carajás Mineral Province.

RareX Limited has successfully raised A$5 million through a share placement, bolstering its exploration and development efforts across key rare earth and critical mineral projects.

Venus Metals Corporation progresses its Sandstone Bellchambers gold project with a new mining lease and exploration targets, while extending its Bridgetown JV farm-in and navigating an unsolicited takeover offer.

Terrain Minerals has restarted its reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden resource estimate by mid-2026. The program targets the Lightning and Wildflower prospects with over 6,800 metres planned.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.