Latest Mining Licence News

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has obtained Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Spanish Government, a key regulatory milestone enabling the completion of its acquisition of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine in Spain. The company anticipates finalising the acquisition this quarter, pending mining licence transfers.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Strata Minerals has launched a Phase 2 drilling program at its Zelica Gold Project, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and fast-track a maiden resource estimate. The recent acquisition of Zelica South expands the gold corridor to over 8km, enhancing exploration potential.

MRG Metals confirms robust rare earth oxide mineralisation at its Garies project in South Africa, hitting a peak 4.49% TREO over 6.6 metres. This breakthrough drilling result underscores the project's potential as a critical supplier of magnet rare earths vital for clean energy technologies.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Asian Battery Metals has exercised its option to acquire the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in southwestern Mongolia, adding a strategically significant asset to its portfolio with confirmed high-grade mineralisation and a long-term mining licence.

Strata Minerals is set to restart drilling at its Zelica Gold Project, aiming to expand high-grade gold zones and fast-track a maiden resource estimate. The project corridor now extends over 8km following a recent acquisition.

Noronex Limited has received the first A$1.25 million tranche payment from Joint Era Mining following due diligence completion on the Witvlei Copper Project sale, boosting its cash reserves and advancing its strategic focus.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

EV Resources has revealed exceptional high-grade antimony results from channel sampling at its Los Lirios Project in Mexico, with assays reaching 30.2% Sb. A maiden diamond drilling program is underway to explore the extent of this promising mineralisation.