Latest Mining Lease Renewals News

St Barbara Limited reports steady gold production and strong financials while progressing the Simberi Expansion Project, though a PNG tax dispute delays funding decisions.

Greatland Resources reports strong FY25 results with gold and copper production meeting guidance and costs significantly below expectations. The company advances Havieron feasibility and outlines ambitious FY26 growth capital plans to extend mine life and boost production.

St Barbara Limited is progressing towards the renewal of its Simberi Mining Lease, a critical step to extend operations and boost gold production through 2038. Final approval is anticipated in August 2025 after regulatory review delays.

St Barbara’s application for early renewal of the Simberi Mining Lease is set for review by Papua New Guinea’s Mining Advisory Council in June, a crucial step toward expanding gold production.

Savannah Goldfields has announced a significant new gold Exploration Target at its Red Dam deposit within the Georgetown Project, potentially expanding its resource base and supporting future production plans.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) has made significant progress on its Charters Towers Gold Project, completing key plant refurbishments and securing $15.9 million in funding to support a planned gold production restart in Q3 2025.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

Far Northern Resources has secured approval for a major drilling program at Bridge Creek and submitted a renewal for its Empire mining lease, maintaining a robust cash position after modest exploration spending in Q1 2025.

Besra Gold Inc. reports a robust cash position of A$23.2 million, supporting the expanded Jugan Bankable Feasibility Study that now includes a hybrid open-pit and underground mining approach. The renewal of the Jugan mining lease remains pending but progress continues with key metallurgical and geotechnical work underway.

St Barbara Limited has secured Warden Court hearing dates for early April 2025, marking a pivotal step in renewing its Simberi Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea with strong local stakeholder backing.